Brizeida Cruz Hernandez L&S Social Sciences
Intersecting Identities in Mexican Indigenous Farmworker Education
The presence of Mexican Indigenous farmworkers has increased, leading more Mexican Indigenous families and their children to join the agricultural workforce. Despite their increasing presence, these Indigenous families often face challenges that remain largely unaddressed, including language barriers, economic hardship, limited access to resources, and systemic inequalities in education. Mexican Indigenous children often work alongside their parents in the fields, but we know little about how this affects their education. These students face unique challenges rarely discussed in educational research. Through this research, I will look in-depth at the lived educational experiences of Mexican Indigenous farmworker students. By examining how their Indigenous identities, economic challenges, and language barriers intersect, I will show how these factors impact their academic performance and sense of belonging.
Message To Sponsor
Thank you CACSSF for your tremendous and generous support to my research project. Having the opportunity to listen to the experiences of Mexican Indigenous farmworking students has deeply inspired me to amplify their unique voices and stories.This research reminded me of the importance of representation. As someone who grew up with similar experiences to my interviewees, this fellowship has strengthened my commitment to advocacy.