Li, Dongmei, Roslan, Siti Nurul Munawirah Mohamad, Chang, Sally Pei Han, and Tao, Zhu (2023) Creating safe(r) learning spaces for Asian international women students at Australian universities. Melbourne Asia Review, 16.

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Abstract

[Extract] Many studies have shown that creating classrooms as safe spaces is very important for students and has an impact on how they learn and whether they enjoy their time at university. But what does a safe classroom look like from the perspective of Asian women who are studying in Australia? In this collaborative autoethnographic article, we share some of our lived experiences, perspectives and reflections in relation to life at the University of Melbourne, but which may be reflective of other large universities in Australia.

International students are a vulnerable culturally and linguistically diverse migrant group. Women international students, especially Asian women students, tend to face more challenges than their male counterparts. Research has found that Asian women encounter more racism and sexism than their male counterparts in Australia. Unfortunately, many students are not able to protect themselves from these discriminations and harms.

Item ID:	89115
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	2652-550X
Copyright Information:	© The Authors 2023.
Sensitivity Note:	Culture and gender
Date Deposited:	14 Oct 2025 05:33
FoR Codes:	39 EDUCATION > 3902 Education policy, sociology and philosophy > 390203 Sociology of education @ 100%
SEO Codes:	16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1601 Learner and learning > 160102 Higher education @ 100%
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