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“Who Are Us and Them Today?” Dynamics of Korean Migrant Identity revealed via an Online Social Movement in Germany
No full textThe nature of Koreans’ migration to Germany has become increasingly diverse over the decades, encompassing varying age groups, purposes, socioeconomic statuses, and durations of stay. This process aligns with the concept of “superdiversity” in the landscape of international migration, eliciting the complex sociocultural transformations that lead to dynamic shifts in group identity. The paper aims to present a contemporary overview of Korean migrants’ identity in Germany by examining a 2019 online social movement sparked by one German company’s discriminatory television advertisement. Focus is on internal contestation over defining who the “us” are in Germany, shedding light on why a clear divide between nationalist and transnationalist identities manifested on two respective social media platforms. Thematic analysis of the online debates occurring among Koreans reveals the complex nature of group-identity formation through the five stages of the movement’s lifespan, with members of each community simultaneously navigating historical and sociopolitical issues in Korea, Japan, and Germany alike. Findings resonate with numerous studies on intergroup conflict within migrant communities, particularly over the values respectively upheld by older and younger people of shared origins. Migrant identities are thus multifaceted and context-dependent, being shaped by interaction with various sociocultural groups. Ultimately, the importance of considering “superdiversity” a central framework for grasping the complexities of contemporary migrant experiences and identities is emphasized
The three mahāvīra-vessels in the Vedic pravargya
Get PDFThis study discusses the functions of the three mahāvīra-vessels in the Vedic pravargya-ritual. Some scholars have described the two vessels that are not employed in the gharma-offering as “spare vessels”, for use if the main vessel breaks, but this is questionable. It is suggested that their primary function is rather linked to the common Vedic theme of triads.This study discusses the functions of the three mahāvīra-vessels in the Vedic pravargya-ritual. Some scholars have described the two vessels that are not employed in the gharma-offering as “spare vessels”, for use if the main vessel breaks, but this is questionable. It is suggested that their primary function is rather linked to the common Vedic theme of triads
Japan’s Coast Guard Capacity Building under Abe Shinzō: Between Power, Money and Norms
Get PDFFor Japan’s former prime minister Abe Shinzō, security cooperation with Southeast Asia was central to preventing the South China Sea from turning into a “Lake Beijing” – completely under Chinese control. This paper explains why Abe’s security engagement in the region focused mainly on providing Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) to Southeast Asian coast guards agencies to counter China’s maritime assertiveness. Answers are provided by looking at not only international but also domestic factors. Based on key variables of post–Cold War Japan’s foreign policy, namely the US-Japan alliance, the dominance of economic tools, and normative and institutional constraints on the use of force, the analysis concludes that CBA was an ideal response to the complex demands and restrictions of Japan’s security policy. In particular, the economic benefits of providing CBA are an important finding of the analysis and one that has not yet received much scholarly focus
Recurrent Frontiers: Land Dispossession, Illegal Resource Extraction and Environmental Degradation in Sorong, West Papua
Get PDFOver the past decade, during the tenure of President Joko Widodo, West Papua has undergone a process that Jason and Michael (2019) describe as a “recurring frontier”, whereby frontiers emerge, evolve and are continually redefined. The situation there is exemplified by a number of intertwined “frontier indicators”, which in this article are focused on military threats, the corrupt bureaucracy surrounding infrastructure and the environmental disasters of deforestation and flooding. The paper is based on reflections from fieldwork in Sorong greater area (Sorong Raya) between 2019 and 2023. It indicates several developments occurring at the micro level in Sorong including the history of threats and violence that have created frontiers and overlapping bureaucratic governance, resulting in urban environmental degradation. The creation of frontiers for Papuans is not only currently underway but is also envisioned as a future project to be developed across Papua. Reflecting on this specific case in Sorong, West Papua, it is anticipated that frontier areas will emerge throughout Papua in the future.
Sepak Takraw – ein völkerverbindender Sport
No full textDas traditionelle Spiel mit dem geflochtenen Ball hat sich über die Jahrhunderte in Südostasien ausgebreitet. Als Wettkampf dient es heute auch zur Identifikation
Wassernutzung: Lichtblicke und Schattenseiten
No full textWasser ist die Quelle allen Lebens und zugleich drastischen Eingriffen durch den Menschen ausgesetzt. Vier bewegende Kurzfilme zeigen uns die Gefahren auf – und rufen uns auf zur Veränderung
