Collective Narratives of the Kfarsghabi Diasporic Community: An Important Tool to Reinstate Group Solidarity, Ethnic Identity and Societal Acceptance
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This paper explores the significance of collective narratives for a particular diasporic community. The analysis demonstrates that addressing is important not only to ensure understanding between old and new members, but also expand societal acceptance provide adequate formal assistance sub-ethnic communities. Kfarsghab community, whose members identify with Maronite village in Wadi Qadisha (Holy Valley) Lebanon, suitable case study, especially due high commitment certain who disseminate information stories. I analyzed digital platforms, searched archives, conducted qualitative interviews community five countries. Using content analysis, inductively generated categories examine why are particularly dedicated (re)producing as well understand core themes morals illustrates act librarians, storytellers, external messengers, social reporters share myth legends have different effects: Narratives about group solidarity convey implicit imperatives secure existence transformation normative messages enable mutual foster everyday support among long-term potential members. Stories highlight ethnic identity differentiation from other groups strengthen cohesion hybrid identities. Hereby, preserve remembrance common origin central element even if actual descent decisive membership. Other emphasize inclusion by portraying successful role models. Overall, prevent disintegration communities counter negative stereotypes attributed perceived an entity. Diasporic should be acknowledged stabilizing societies, they promote recognition function counterbalance experienced racial discrimination.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of ethnic and cultural studies
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2149-1291']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/1073