Through qualitative research, this thesis examines how the refugee student is constructed as an “undesirable Other” in the discourse of parents at a primary school in Attica. The analysis reveals deeply embedded notions of cultural superiority and fear of difference, which contribute to framing the refugee child as a threat to the classroom environment. The […]
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Parents’ associations threaten to occupy school if refugee children enroll
In 2016, parents’ associations in Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki, reacted strongly against the inclusion of refugee children in local primary schools, threatening to occupy school buildings. This incident highlighted the social tensions and xenophobic attitudes emerging within public education, raising critical questions about social acceptance and intercultural inclusion. […]
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