Diaspora -- Topic
• Diaspora basics:
- Large group of people living outside their traditional homeland
- Share cultural or regional origin
- Often caused by immigration or forced movement
• Types of diaspora:
- Victim: Forced expulsion from a region
- Imperial/colonial: Result of political expansion
- Trade: Due to business activities
- Labor: People seeking work globally
• Notable examples:
- Jewish diaspora: Centuries of migration due to expulsion and discrimination
- African diaspora: Mostly due to the Atlantic slave trade
- Irish diaspora: Caused by famine and poor economic conditions
- Armenian, Palestinian, Syrian diasporas: Result of conflicts
• Characteristics of diasporic communities:
- Often maintain strong cultural ties to homeland
- May develop dual identities (ancestral and new culture)
- Can face challenges integrating into new societies
- Sometimes outnumbered in their new country of residence
• Impact of diasporas:
- Contribute to cultural diversity in host countries
- Can lead to economic and social connections between countries
- May influence politics in both home and host nations
• Modern context:
- Globalization has increased diasporic movements
- Technology helps maintain connections with homeland
- Diasporas continue to shape global demographics and cultures
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