Glocal Punjabis
Diaspora, Identity and Homeland Engagements
Gebonden Engels 2026 1e druk 9781041310679Samenvatting
This interdisciplinary volume examines the multifaceted dynamics of the Punjabi diaspora, moving beyond conventional frameworks to explore the diverse cultural, linguistic, religious, and regional identities of Punjabis across the globe. The book addresses contemporary issues affecting Punjab and its diaspora, including migration patterns, identity formation, gender dynamics, economic contributions, political participation, and cultural representation from colonial migration to present-day transnationalism. Drawing on primary research, interviews, and case studies across four thematic sections, the collection features contributions from scholars in Canada, the UK, France, and Europe, offering comparative perspectives on varied Punjabi diasporic experiences in different geopolitical contexts. The volume explores how diaspora communities maintain homeland connections while examining economic impact through remittances, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Some of the key themes explored include preservation and transformation of cultural practices, hybrid identities, media representations, political transnational networks, and issues of diversity, marginality, and inclusion within diasporic communities.
This volume serves as essential reading for researchers and students in migration studies, diaspora studies, South Asian studies, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, literature, sociology, political science, international studies, global studies, gender studies, media studies, and interdisciplinary studies.
Specificaties
Lezersrecensies
Inhoudsopgave
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements Introduction
ATINDER PAL KAUR, S. IRUDAYA RAJAN, AND SAJAUDEEN CHAPPARBAN
SECTION I
History and Migration
1 History of Punjabi Migration Patterns to Canada: From the Initial Sojourners to Current Temporary Workers and Students
KAMALA ELIZABETH NAYAR
2 Children’s Migration and Problems Faced by Left-Behind Parents: A Study of Rural Punjab
NAVJOT KAUR AND GAGANPREET KAUR
3 Punjabi Diaspora and Remittances: Working for Better Educational Infrastructure in Rural Punjab
AMRIT PAL
4 Constructions of Punjabi International Students in Canadian News Media
LILACH MAROM, LISA RUTH BRUNNER, GAGUN CHHINA AND PAUL FONTAINE
5 Neoliberal Globalisation and Backwash Effects of International Student Mobility for Indian Punjab
HARJINDER SINGH
SECTION II
Film and Literature 87
6 Reinforcing “Tradition” in Diaspora: Representation of Second-Generation Diaspora in Punjabi Movies
TANIA ANUPAM PATEL
7 Erotic Desires and Minority Concerns of Women in Diaspora in Balli Kaur Jaswal’s Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
AESHNA SHARMA AND MANJU
8 Threads of “Izzat” and Faith: Navigating Honour and Religious Identity in the Sikh/Punjabi Diaspora of the UK
JASMINE ANAND
SECTION III
Economics and Politics
9 The Punjabi Diaspora in the 21st Century and its Impact on Punjab’s Economy
JUHI RUPAL
10 The Sikh Diaspora: How They Persist and Thrive Globally
NIDHI SINGH
11 Mapping Post-Truth Elements in Diasporic Media Coverage of the Indian Farmers’ Protests: A Study of
NewsLaundry Articles
LALITHA K. M. AND CHARLES GODWIN K.
SECTION IV
Cultural Identities
12 Dalit Diaspora, Identity, and Assertion in Punjab
AMANPREET KAUR
13 Between Alienation and Assimilation: Exploring Sikh Integration and Challenges in France
ANAS PEROOLY
14 An Invisible Community: Punjabi Christians in the UK
ELEANOR NESBITT
15 Punjabi Women in Italy: The Negotiations and Ambiguities of Gender Relations in Diaspora
CARLA DE TONA AND ATINDER PAL KAUR
16 Migration on the Move: Navigating Agency of (Ir)Regular Migrants on the Punjab-Europe (Italy) Corridor
AVANTIKA DUREHA AND SONA SINGH
17 Transnational Punjabis: Homeland Connections, Developmental Impacts, and Challenges
SHINDER S. THANDI
Index
Rubrieken
- advisering
- algemeen management
- coaching en trainen
- communicatie en media
- economie
- financieel management
- inkoop en logistiek
- internet en social media
- it-management / ict
- juridisch
- leiderschap
- marketing
- mens en maatschappij
- non-profit
- ondernemen
- organisatiekunde
- personal finance
- personeelsmanagement
- persoonlijke effectiviteit
- projectmanagement
- psychologie
- reclame en verkoop
- strategisch management
- verandermanagement
- werk en loopbaan