The Discourse of Minority Youth on School Inequalities in Québec
In Canada, despite a generally broadened access to higher education, inequalities pertaining to perseverance persist. Regarding minority students who have higher secondary and postsecondary dropout rates in Québec, research has identified their regions of provenance; namely, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In this qualitative study, we analyse the life histories of 24 students attending postsecondary institutions in Montreal whose parents were born in the Caribbean and Latin America. Our analysis brings to light the perceived inequity resulting from school action and the social environment on young people’s experiences. We conclude with some reflections oriented toward developing systemic practices of equity.