Episode
Are UK Kosovars the 'posh spice' of our diaspora and German-speaking diasporas a 'different breed'?
Dafina Paca, MReS, PhD, MD — Lecturer, researcher
Are UK Kosovars the 'posh spice' of our diaspora and German-speaking diasporas a 'different breed'?
The evolution of diasporas in host countries is influenced by various factors, including the generation of migrants, the host country's migration policies and attitudes, language proficiency, and available professional opportunities. These elements also play a role in shaping how diasporas are viewed in their countries of origin.
For instance, in Kosovo, attitudes towards the Kosovar-Albanian diaspora in the UK seem more favourable than those towards the diaspora in German-speaking countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dafina Paca to explore the factors behind these differing perceptions of the diaspora in Kosovo.
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Neither here nor there: the discursive construction of identity by Kosovo Albanians
Cardiff University
Dr. Dafina Paca
PhD thesis examining the discursive construction of UK Kosovo Albanian diaspora identity, exploring how identity and national and cultural belonging are multidirectional and shaped by both a diasporic host society and a homeland context.
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