October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Women of Colour Teaching English in Japan

Nov 2, 2025, 1:00 PM
20m
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1

Speaker

Doris Murungu

Description

The study reviews the firsthand experiences and unique challenges faced by Asian, Caribbean, and African women as English language educators in Japan. Women of colour are underrepresented in current literature, and this research examines how the teachers manage cultural differences, language barriers, and race matters, as well as their contributions to diversity in the Japanese educational landscape.

Summary

The study reviews the firsthand experiences, challenges, and successes of African, Asian, and Caribbean women working as English language educators in Japan. Women of colour are underrepresented in existing literature, the ongoing doctoral research uses narrative inquiry to gather teachers’ voices and stories. The research examines how these educators manage cultural differences, language barriers, and race-related issues, as well as their contributions to diversity within the Japanese educational landscape.

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