This study explores the educational trajectories and success strategies of female students of Albanian origin enrolled in prestigious university programs in Greece. Through qualitative research, it examines the factors contributing to their academic advancement, the challenges faced due to their migrant background, and the ways in which they have shaped their professional and personal identities.
Content language: Greek
“We have three televisions, DVD and video (…)”: communication media and identity formation of Albanian students
This ethnographic study explores the daily consumption of domestic, global, and Albanian media products by Albanian students, focusing on the relationship between these consumption practices and their experience of otherness both in the Albanian-centric home environment and the Greek-centric school setting. Through in-depth interviews with students and their parents, as well as participant observation in
“Otherwise we progress”: school experience and social paths of students of migrant origin
This study employs life narrative methodology to explore the experiences of two female and one male student of Albanian origin. Through in-depth interviews, it examines how participants reconstruct their school and academic trajectories, focusing on aspects such as the content of school knowledge, teaching practices, management of diversity, and the role of family background. The
The Greek-Albanians in Greece: The new “purity”
This video captures a discussion led by Dimitris Christopoulos, a professor at Panteion University, with five students of Albanian origin who grew up in Greece. The conversation focuses on the integration of the second generation of Albanians in Greece, particularly through the lens of education. It explores the treatment they receive from Greek society, their
Do Albanians still feel racism in Greece?
Denisa-Lydia Bayraktari discusses with Stavros Dioskouridis the Albanian migrant experience in Greece in 2023, reflecting on 30 years of Albanian immigration. They delve into topics such as integration, racism, and the challenges of slow naturalization processes.
Biographical narratives and biographical identities of second generation Albanian immigrant women studying at the Greek university: roots and routes
This study focuses on the biographical narratives of second-generation Albanian migrant women who are pursuing university studies in Greece. Using qualitative methods, it explores the construction of identity within a migratory and educational context shaped by national, cultural, and social boundaries. The participants reflect on their experiences across family, social, and academic settings, highlighting the
All cats are beautiful
The book constitutes an autobiographical narrative that explores the experience of intersecting identities and cultural entrapment, through the lens of migration and the quest for belonging. Through personal testimonies, it reveals the sociopolitical mechanisms of categorization, stigmatization, and the construction of national and cultural otherness within the Greek, Albanian, Cypriot, and broader European contexts. The
“Platonos Academy” (2009) Philippos Tsitos
The film explores themes of national identity and otherness through the life of a Greek small shop owner in the neighborhood of Plato’s Academy in Athens. His worldview is disrupted when he discovers his Albanian origin, challenging his prejudices and perceptions of belonging. Combining humor, realism, and social critique, the film addresses nationalism, racism, and
Tribes of Athens
Documentary series, focused on cultural and social themes, showcases various immigrant groups who have settled, live, and work in Attica, particularly in Athens. This specific episode highlights the Albanian immigrant community.
Psychosocial dimensions of the refugee condition – A collaborative approach
The manual is addressed to those who work with refugees, either as volunteers or as paid workers. It is part of the educational material “Psychosocial dimensions of the refugee condition – A collaborative approach” and is accompanied by slides and videos, presenting a different conceptual framework from the usual ones, which allows above all the