Academic Material

  How International Graduate Students in Canada Navigate Intergroup Stereotypes and Envision Social Justice Shunyan Lyu, Tanya Manning-Lewis Thompson Rivers University   Hi, I'm Shunyan. Thanks for browsing my Google Blogger! Abstract This qualitative case study investigates the intergroup stereotypes between Chinese and Indian international graduate students and their impact on academic dynamics within Canadian universities. Framed by intersectionality and social-cognitive theory, this research addresses a critical gap in understanding how systemic power dynamics manifest as barriers to equity among marginalized student groups. Through narrative inquiry with 12 Master of Education students, this study uncovers complex stereotypes related to language, academic diligence, and socioeconomic status that reinforce in-group preferences and hinder cross-cultural academic cooperation. Findings reveal these perceptions reflect broader social inequities that impact students’ sense of b...

Stereotypes and Help-seeking Among Female International Graduate Students Shunyan Lyu, Tanya Manning-Lewis Thompson Rivers University   Hi, I'm Shunyan. Thanks for visiting my Google Blogger! Abstract This study explores the mutual stereotypes between Chinese and Indian international graduate students and their influence on academic help-seeking. Using an intersectional framework, this research centers on the lived experiences of female Master of Education students to understand how their gender intersects with nationality, race, and immigrant status to shape their intergroup academic help-seeking. This qualitative study, conducted with 11 female participants, reveals that stereotypes are not monolithic but are intersectional in nature, touching upon perceptions of academic ability, social behaviour, and cultural expectations placed upon women. These nuanced perceptions create significant barriers to forming supportive cross-cultural academic relationships, thereby impacting academ...