MIGRANT PARENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF VULNERABILITY AND THE DEMANDS OF POLAND'S EDUCATION SYSTEM
MIGRANT PARENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF VULNERABILITY AND THE DEMANDS OF POLAND'S EDUCATION SYSTEM

Summary/Abstract: Vulnerability among migrant parents is analyzed as a critical experience that impacts educational equity and social integration. In the context of the education system in Poland, migrant parents may face challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and limited resources that hinder their ability to engage with schools and advocate for their children's needs. Despite some research acknowledging these challenges, there remains a gap in fully understanding the complex factors that contribute to the vulnerability of migrant parents and how this intersects with education. The article aims to address that gap by focusing on migrant parents' vulnerability and unpacking the concept of vulnerability and its various forms. It raises questions about the consequences of vulnerable situations that migrant parents experience due to sudden events and systemic challenges. Through ethnographic interviews and observation among parents with migration experience and school personnel, the study provides new insights into the systemic barriers faced by migrant parents, and explores new meanings of vulnerability. The study recognizes the existence of multifaceted vulnerability among migrant parents within the educational context, presents key systemic challenges, and provides examples of different parental experiences, including both their own responses and those of institutional actors.

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