This study compares the experiences and identities of two refugee groups in London, using ethnographic fieldwork to contribute to the study of cultural identity, difference, and political organization within refugee communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This title was first published in 2002: A comparative study examining the experience and identity of individuals in two refugee groups living in London. Based upon ethnographic fieldwork, it is an original contribution to the study of cultural identity, difference, and political organization within refugee communities.

A Comparative Study Examining the Experience and Identity of Individuals in Two Refugee Groups Living in London

This title was first published in 2002 and is an original contribution to the study of cultural identity, difference, and political organization within refugee communities. Based upon ethnographic fieldwork, it examines the experience and identity of individuals in two refugee groups living in London. The study aims to explore the similarities and differences between the two groups and to understand the factors that shape their cultural identity and political organization. The findings of the study have important implications for policy and practice in the field of refugee settlement and integration.

Introduction

Refugee communities are diverse and complex, with individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and political systems. The experience and identity of individuals in these communities are shaped by a range of factors, including their past experiences, their current circumstances, and the social and political environment in which they live. This study aims to examine the experience and identity of individuals in two refugee groups living in London, with a particular focus on the similarities and differences between the two groups. The study will use ethnographic fieldwork to collect data and will focus on the following key areas:

• Cultural identity: The study will explore the ways in which individuals in the two refugee groups construct and maintain their cultural identity. This will include an examination of the cultural practices, beliefs, and values that are important to the individuals and how these are shaped by their past experiences and current circumstances.
  
• Political organization: The study will examine the ways in which individuals in the two refugee groups organize themselves politically. This will include an examination of the political structures, institutions, and processes that are in place in the communities and how these are shaped by the individuals' cultural identity and political beliefs.
  
• Social integration: The study will examine the ways in which individuals in the two refugee groups integrate into the wider society. This will include an examination of the social networks, relationships, and interactions that individuals have with other members of the community and with the wider society.
  
• Resettlement and integration: The study will examine the ways in which individuals in the two refugee groups are resettled and integrated into the wider society. This will include an examination of the policies and practices that are in place to support resettlement and integration and the factors that influence the success of these policies and practices.
  
• Health and well-being: The study will examine the health and well-being of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the physical and mental health issues that are faced by individuals and the factors that contribute to these issues.
  
• Education: The study will examine the education of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the educational opportunities that are available to individuals and the factors that influence their educational attainment.
  
• Employment: The study will examine the employment of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the employment opportunities that are available to individuals and the factors that influence their employment outcomes.
  
• Gender: The study will examine the gender roles and experiences of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which gender influences the experience and identity of individuals and the factors that contribute to gender inequality.
  
• Age: The study will examine the age of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which age influences the experience and identity of individuals and the factors that contribute to age inequality.
  
• Ethnicity: The study will examine the ethnicity of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which ethnicity influences the experience and identity of individuals and the factors that contribute to ethnic inequality.
  
• Religion: The study will examine the religion of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which religion influences the experience and identity of individuals and the factors that contribute to religious inequality.
  
• Language: The study will examine the language of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which language influences the experience and identity of individuals and the factors that contribute to language inequality.
  
• Social exclusion: The study will examine the social exclusion of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the factors that contribute to social exclusion and the ways in which individuals are able to overcome these factors.
  
• Discrimination: The study will examine the discrimination of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the factors that contribute to discrimination and the ways in which individuals are able to challenge these factors.
  
• Social capital: The study will examine the social capital of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which individuals build and maintain social networks and the factors that contribute to the development of social capital.
  
• Resilience: The study will examine the resilience of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the factors that contribute to resilience and the ways in which individuals are able to cope with adversity.
  
• Identity formation: The study will examine the identity formation of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the factors that contribute to identity formation and the ways in which individuals are able to maintain their identity over time.
  
• Social justice: The study will examine the social justice of individuals in the two refugee groups. This will include an examination of the ways in which individuals are able to achieve social justice and the factors that contribute to social injustice.
  
• Policy and practice: The study will examine the policy and practice of refugee settlement and integration in the UK. This will include an examination of the policies and practices that are in place to support refugee settlement and integration and the factors that influence the success of these policies and practices.
  
• Conclusion



This study aims to examine the experience and identity of individuals in two refugee groups living in London, with a particular focus on the similarities and differences between the two groups. The study will use ethnographic fieldwork to collect data and will focus on the following key areas: cultural identity, political organization, social integration, resettlement and integration, health and well-being, education, employment, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, language, social exclusion, discrimination, social capital, resilience, identity formation, social justice, and policy and practice. The findings of the study have important implications for policy and practice in the field of refugee settlement and integration.


ISBN-13: 9781138741416