South Asian Diaspora, Transnationalism and Identity

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· Taylor & Francis
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This book examines how members of the South Asian diaspora—one of the world's largest diasporic communities—forge complex, hybrid identities at the intersection of homeland traditions and host society influences. Against the backdrop of significant deterritorialization and cultural diversity, it explores the nuanced ways multiple generations navigate between preserving heritage and adapting to new environments.

Through rich, multidisciplinary perspectives, the volume investigates:

  • The blending of traditional practices with new cultural elements
  • The delicate balance between adaptation and heritage preservation
  • The emergence of unique cultural spaces shaped by transnational connections

Organized into two comprehensive sections—identity formation and transnational practices—this collection offers valuable insights into the lived experiences of South Asian communities worldwide and is essential reading for scholars and students in diaspora studies, migration research, transnationalism, and South Asian cultural studies.

The chapters in this book were originally published in South Asian Diaspora.

About the author

Ajaya K. Sahoo is Professor and Head of the Centre for Study of Indian Diaspora, University of Hyderabad. His research interests include migration, South Asian diaspora, and transnationalism. Some of his recent publications include the Routledge Handbook of South Asian Migrations (2024) and the Routledge Handbook of Asian Transnationalism (2023).

Brij Maharaj is Professor of Geography at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has received widespread international recognition for his research on urban politics, mega-events, segregation, local economic development, xenophobia and human rights, migration and diasporas, religion, philanthropy and development.

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