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 for your supporting my research project. I look forward to hearing the experiences of Mexican Indigenous farmworker students. Your generous support allows me to amplify their voices and contribute to a deeper understanding of their unique perspectives. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity.