scholarly journals "We Want Justice!”: Transnational Political Activism Among Second Generation Tamil Youth And Identity (Re) Construction Within Transnational Social Spaces

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srivany Kanaglingam
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Political Activism ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Transnational Social Spaces ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Hybrid Fluid ◽  
Transnational Engagement ◽  
Do So

Drawing on the experiences of the 2009 transnational political activism of second generation Tamil youth, this study explores transnationalism among the second generation in Canada and identity construction within transnational social spaces. It also engages in discussions on the importance of recognizing the existence of transnationalism as not just a phenomenon of the first generation. Based on a sample of nine second generation Tamil youths, findings suggest that the second generation is selective in its transnational practices, while expanded forms of transnationalism exists and fluctuates over the life course. Both Tamil and Canadian identities were found to be hybrid, fluid, shifting and situational, marked by a sense of belonging to both Canada and Sri Lanka. The second generation are thus situated between various and opposing ideas and information flows in which they are able to traverse and stimulate transnational engagement, when and if they wish to do so.

scholarly journals "We Want Justice!”: Transnational Political Activism Among Second Generation Tamil Youth And Identity (Re) Construction Within Transnational Social Spaces

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srivany Kanaglingam
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Political Activism ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Transnational Social Spaces ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Hybrid Fluid ◽  
Transnational Engagement ◽  
Do So

Drawing on the experiences of the 2009 transnational political activism of second generation Tamil youth, this study explores transnationalism among the second generation in Canada and identity construction within transnational social spaces. It also engages in discussions on the importance of recognizing the existence of transnationalism as not just a phenomenon of the first generation. Based on a sample of nine second generation Tamil youths, findings suggest that the second generation is selective in its transnational practices, while expanded forms of transnationalism exists and fluctuates over the life course. Both Tamil and Canadian identities were found to be hybrid, fluid, shifting and situational, marked by a sense of belonging to both Canada and Sri Lanka. The second generation are thus situated between various and opposing ideas and information flows in which they are able to traverse and stimulate transnational engagement, when and if they wish to do so.

scholarly journals Political Activism Among Second Generation Tibetans in the 21st Century: The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Transnational Social Spaces

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonam Nyanang
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Political Activism ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Hybrid Identities ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Negotiation Of Identity ◽  
Transnational Social Spaces ◽  
Hybrid Fluid

While the majority of the studies have looked at transnational political activism among the first generation, it is clear that the experiences of the second generation is limited to a significant degree, especially in regards to the experiences of second generation Tibetan youth. Consequently, by drawing on the experiences of second generation Tibetan youth who attended the ‘March 10 political demonstration’ in Toronto, this study explores transnationalism and identity construction among the second generation within transnational social spaces. The findings of this study of six second generation Tibetan youths show that the second generation is highly selective in its transnational practices, as their level of participation is dependent on other commitment and responsibilities they may have in their personal lives. With regards to their identity, the findings indicate that they held both Tibetan and Canadian identities as they held hybrid, fluid, and situational identities that was based on having loyalties to both Canada and Tibet. Ultimately, this study reveals that the second generation are constantly negotiating their fluid and hybrid identities, as they are receiving different opposing ideas and information flows that allows them to connect with both their homeland in Tibet and Canada.

scholarly journals Political Activism Among Second Generation Tibetans in the 21st Century: The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Transnational Social Spaces

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonam Nyanang
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Political Activism ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Hybrid Identities ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Negotiation Of Identity ◽  
Transnational Social Spaces ◽  
Hybrid Fluid

While the majority of the studies have looked at transnational political activism among the first generation, it is clear that the experiences of the second generation is limited to a significant degree, especially in regards to the experiences of second generation Tibetan youth. Consequently, by drawing on the experiences of second generation Tibetan youth who attended the ‘March 10 political demonstration’ in Toronto, this study explores transnationalism and identity construction among the second generation within transnational social spaces. The findings of this study of six second generation Tibetan youths show that the second generation is highly selective in its transnational practices, as their level of participation is dependent on other commitment and responsibilities they may have in their personal lives. With regards to their identity, the findings indicate that they held both Tibetan and Canadian identities as they held hybrid, fluid, and situational identities that was based on having loyalties to both Canada and Tibet. Ultimately, this study reveals that the second generation are constantly negotiating their fluid and hybrid identities, as they are receiving different opposing ideas and information flows that allows them to connect with both their homeland in Tibet and Canada.

scholarly journals Özgön’den Konya’ya Uzanan Göç: Tacigül Özgen Küntüz’un Kimlik ve Anavatana Dair Aidiyet Duygusunu İfade Etme Biçimi

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (13) ◽  
pp. 353-378
Author(s):  
Aikanysh ESHNAZAROVA ◽  
Beishenbek TOKTOGULOV
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Formation Process ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Strong Sense ◽  
Region Of Origin ◽  
The Way

First generation diasporic immigrants, who have diasporic experience due to the trauma of forced migration, have a strong sense of belonging to the homeland. Even, they can transfer this sense of belonging to the next generations without losing its liveliness. In addition, the sense of belonging to the homeland is an important factor affecting the identity formation of the next generations. This study aims to investigate the second-generation member of the diasporic immigrant Özgen family, the painter Tacigül Özgen Küntüz's sense of belonging to the region of origin, her identity formation process and the way she expresses them. The study will deal with the works created by the painter in terms of identity and belonging.

The children and their parents: Changing spatial belongings among migrants’ generations

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Aşkın
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Intergenerational Relations ◽  
Host Culture ◽  
Construction Of Identity ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract   This study aims to analyze the process of changing spatial belongings of migrants’ generations. The First generation who moved out from Eastern and Southeastern of Turkey haven’t cut their communication with their hometown. On the contrary, they have built new belonging relations with the host culture. This is the exact opposite of the second generation. The second generation, who are children of the first generation, have built sense of belonging to İnegöl where they live. Also the second generation have prevented their parents from returning to their hometown. It shows that children and their parents have been living in the different worlds although they live in the same homes. This study has been conducted on migrants living in Huzur Neighborhood, İnegöl, Bursa. Empirically, I conducted in depth interviews and focus groups discussions with 30 migrants to capture the changing spatial belongings of the two generations of migrants. Keywords: Construction of Identity, Kurdish Migrants, Intergenerational relations, Turkey.

scholarly journals Identity and belonging formations of second generation Portuguese

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jani Maria Ferreira Trindale
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Children Of Immigrants ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
The Subject

My paper investigates eight second generation Portuguese from the ages of 18 to 30, across the GTA, and attempts to explore how second generation Portuguese negotiate their identity and sense of belonging in an ever-changing social environment. While there is extensive literature on the settlement experiences of the first generation Portuguese, there is mininmal information on how second generation Portuguese have integrated within the Canadian mainstream. Therfore, this analysis aims to follow the contours of negotiation among the second generation Portuguese, paying particular attention to the formation of identity and constructions of belonging. In addition, this research will seek to answer on mininmal level, other questions on the subject. For instance, how are Portuguese Canadians forming and reforming their ethnic identity? What cost and benefits are involved in belonging/not belonging to groups? How do people maintain individuality within groups?Children of immigrants

scholarly journals Life course socioeconomic position and DNA methylation age acceleration in mid-life

2021 ◽  
pp. jech-2020-215608
Author(s):  
Anitha George ◽  
Rebecca Hardy ◽  
Juan Castillo Fernandez ◽  
Yvonne Kelly ◽  
Jane Maddock
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Socioeconomic Position ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Social Disadvantage ◽  
Biological Ageing ◽  
Dna Methylation Age ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Life Course

BackgroundAgeing biomarkers can help us better understand how well-established socioeconomic position (SEP) disparities in ageing occur. A promising new set of DNAm methylation (DNAm)-based ageing biomarkers indicate through their age acceleration (AA) measures if biological ageing is slower or faster than chronological ageing. Few studies have investigated the association between SEP and DNAm AA.MethodsWe used linear regression to examine the sex-adjusted relationships between childhood social class, adult social class, intergenerational social class change, education and adult household earnings with first (Horvath AA and Hannum AA) and second generation (PhenoAge AA and GrimAge AA) DNAm AA markers using data from the MRC National Survey of Health and Development.ResultsIn the first-generation biomarkers, there was little evidence of any associations with Horvath AA but associations of childhood social class and income with Hannum AA were observed. Strong associations were seen between greater disadvantage in childhood and adult SEP and greater AA in the second generation biomarkers. For example, those with fathers in an unskilled occupational social class in childhood had 3.6 years greater PhenoAge AA (95% CI 1.8 to 5.4) than those with fathers from a professional social class. Individuals without qualifications had higher AA compared with those with higher education (4.1 years greater GrimAge AA (95% CI 3.1 to 5.0)).ConclusionOur findings highlight the importance of exposure to social disadvantage in childhood to the biological ageing process. The second generation clocks appear to be more sensitive to the accumulation of social disadvantage across the life course.

scholarly journals Identity and belonging formations of second generation Portuguese

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jani Maria Ferreira Trindale
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Children Of Immigrants ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
The Subject

My paper investigates eight second generation Portuguese from the ages of 18 to 30, across the GTA, and attempts to explore how second generation Portuguese negotiate their identity and sense of belonging in an ever-changing social environment. While there is extensive literature on the settlement experiences of the first generation Portuguese, there is mininmal information on how second generation Portuguese have integrated within the Canadian mainstream. Therfore, this analysis aims to follow the contours of negotiation among the second generation Portuguese, paying particular attention to the formation of identity and constructions of belonging. In addition, this research will seek to answer on mininmal level, other questions on the subject. For instance, how are Portuguese Canadians forming and reforming their ethnic identity? What cost and benefits are involved in belonging/not belonging to groups? How do people maintain individuality within groups?Children of immigrants

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