Civic Engagement through Literacy: Understanding the Experiences of Asian Immigrant Youth

• In Event: Literacies of Civic Engagement and Youth Participation

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the civic literacies of Asian immigrant adolescents, highlighting their unique perspectives and challenges in engaging with civic issues. Through a digital civic literacy class, the research examines how these youth negotiate their identities and shape their civic engagement amidst a complex societal context. The findings reveal the importance of identity-affirming education in empowering marginalized communities and fostering inclusive democratic participation, thereby contributing valuable insights to the field of civic literacies.

Author

• Jin Kyeong Jung, Texas Tech University