This chapter examines the phenomenon of diaspora entrepreneurs and the degree to which they have internationalised their businesses. This is achieved through a tri-component conceptual framework of individual, firm, and environmental factors. Through a case study methodology, it was revealed that analysis on the micro, meso, and mega levels is better suited for in-depth understanding of the phe...

This article analyses the performative and lived realities of the Zimbabwean diaspora in Britain. The author explores the way in which both public and private spaces of the diaspora are important arenas in the construction and reconstruction of gendered identities. It is based on multi-sited ethnography, comprising 33 indepth interviews and participant observation in four research sites, and dr...

The concept of ‘online diaspora’ refers to the complex, dispersive and migratory behavior that some online communities may exhibit when moving from one virtual environment to another. This paper examines leading theoretical approaches to the notion of ‘diaspora’, and contrasts them with a set of cases of both ‘real life’ and ‘online diasporas’ taken from the author’s ethnographic experiences in...

Portuguese language is a multiple sounds language. Regarding the different possible accents, Portuguese-speaking way seems to be one of the language’s most relevant characteristics. Radio, as a sound media, is able to represent this diversity. There are several radio shows produced towards the Portuguese culture diaspora. In this paper, we will analyse radio shows produced in Brazil for the Por...

Abstract This article examines the politics of cultural production in Kurdish diaspora Berlin and Stockholm. The paper argues that actors deploy various forms as a strategy to restore collective heritage identities achieve visibility for cause. Furthermore, serves promote universal solidarity particularistic agendas challenges oppressive policies ruling Turkish, Iranian Arab governments. Finall...

The emergence and rapid proliferation of the predominantly anti-regime Farsi satellite TV channels (FSTCs) their productions since early 1990s have not only transformed Iranian mediascape, but also challenged state’s definition Iranianness. Among new generations these free-to-air transnational channels, is MANOTO, a London-based television network which became familiar name among Iranians 2010 ...

While the discourse of international development has begun to recognise the potential of involving diaspora as agents of change, issues of sustainability and environmental impact are often missing from the assessment of outcomes and impact in the Global South. The purpose of the conference was to explore three terms: “development”, “sustainability” and “diaspora” which are often seen as separat...

With a focus on an under-studied group of immigrants in the UK, this paper examines Iranian families’ language ideologies and practices at home relation to Persian acquisition maintenance fo...

We examine the role of the Indian diaspora in the outsourcing of work to India. Our data are taken from oDesk, the world’s largest online platform for outsourced contracts. Despite oDesk minimizing many of the frictions that diaspora connections have traditionally overcome, diaspora connections still matter on oDesk, with ethnic Indians substantially more likely to choose a worker in India. Thi...