African Immigrant Families in the United States

Serah Shani examines the socioeconomic and cultural forces behind the success of “model minority” immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa in the United States. In particular, Shani looks at the integral role of the Ghanaian Network Village, a transnational space that provides educational resources beyond local neighborhoods in the US.

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Sub-Saharan African immigrants are emerging as the new model minority in the United States, excelling in education and social mobility. In African Immigrant Families in the United States: Transnational Lives and Schooling, Serah Shani examines the socioeconomic and cultural mechanisms behind their high levels of success. Shani explores the dynamics of Ghanaian transnational immigrants’ lives and portrays a complex relationship between class, context, beliefs, and cultural practices. This book is recommended for scholars of anthropology, sociology, education, and African studies.