ISBN:
9789004537965
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (X, 217 pages)
Series Statement:
Social sciences in Asia volume 43
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als The price of belonging
DDC:
305.80095
Keywords:
Group identity
;
Belonging (Social psychology)
;
Ethnology
;
Asia Social life and customs
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Asien
;
Zugehörigkeit
;
Identität
Abstract:
"To belong often involves the performance of burdensome obligations, the sacrifice or suppression of personal desires for the collective good and the demand for demonstrating lifelong loyalty. Belonging may also entail hidden threats, risks and pressures that lurk in the corners of familiarity. These are the key aspects that The Price of Belonging explores in detail by bringing together nine original ethnographic case studies from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. By shedding light on the adverse facets of belonging, the book challenges its overly idealistic depictions and offers a differentiated look at this social practice"--
Note:
Includes index and bibliographic references
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