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Through the experiences of Pakistani-migrant families in Hong Kong, this paper explores ethnic minority students’ aspirations for education, work and the future in a context where education is highly valued but also extremely competitive.

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This article delineates the intertwining dynamics of cultural consensus, cultural dissonance and children’s agency as the youth navigate the terrain of education and career.

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This page is a summary of: Opportunities, challenges, and transitions: educational aspirations of Pakistani migrant youth in Hong Kong, Children s Geographies, September 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/14733285.2017.1380782.
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