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Bobby Zaman

Bobby Zaman

About Bobby Zaman

Bobby Zaman is first generation college student and a first generation American currently attaining an M.Ed. Bobby writes about classism and class, radical educational instruction, race and the first-generation experience.

First-Generation Resistance in College

July 25, 2017 by Bobby Zaman Leave a Comment

Being a first generation college or graduate student is already a difficult identity to navigate at a university, but even more difficult is attempting to challenge the dominate narratives and curriculum which may lack multiple perspectives, culture awareness and/or critical analysis. As I started to voice my opinions and question the curriculum, I saw that […]

Filed Under: A World Without Classism, Class in Higher Education, Classism in Higher Education, First Generation College Students, Race and Class Tagged With: academia, education, poverty, privilege, race and class, racism, snobs, speaking up, stereotypes

Assimilation and the First Generation College Student

May 4, 2017 by Bobby Zaman 1 Comment

Going to college as a first generation student of color is more than just getting the money and applying for the right scholarships. It’s also about fitting in, trying to relate to your peers and constantly assimilating to a new culture. Money is only the first hill we must climb before hurtling over various mountains […]

Filed Under: Class cultures, Class in Higher Education, Class prejudice, Classism, First Generation College Students, Internalized classism Tagged With: academia, classism, education, first generation college students, snobs, stereotypes, working class

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