Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey
The study of diasporic objects has emerged as a sub-concept of material culture studies, reflecting the interconnection of mobility and materiality, and the importance of objects in relation to the experiences of migrants and diaspora communities. In this article, we explore the importance of diaspo...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Migration Research Foundation
2023-04-01
|
| Series: | Turkish Journal of Diaspora Studies |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2955927 |
| _version_ | 1797685993973743616 |
|---|---|
| author | Latife Reyhan Başer Asma Hedi Nairi |
| author_facet | Latife Reyhan Başer Asma Hedi Nairi |
| author_sort | Latife Reyhan Başer |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | The study of diasporic objects has emerged as a sub-concept of material culture studies, reflecting the interconnection of mobility and materiality, and the importance of objects in relation to the experiences of migrants and diaspora communities. In this article, we explore the importance of diasporic objects within the Sudanese diaspora in Turkey, focusing on the significance of these objects in households of dual heritage. Using thematic discourse analysis, we identify three main categories of diasporic objects, including food and kitchen objects, biographic objects, and socio-cultural objects. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, we examine the potential functions and significance of these objects, as well as the broader social and cultural practices that surround them. Our findings suggest that diasporic objects can serve as powerful symbols of cultural identity and personal history, providing a sense of continuity and connection for individuals in the diaspora. Moreover, these objects can offer a source of comfort and support, acting as emotional companions that help individuals to maintain a sense of belonging and identity during the challenging experiences of migration and displacement. Additionally, this article highlights the specific significance of the diasporic objects in dual-heritage households. |
| first_indexed | 2024-03-12T01:00:07Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-817bc52c2ff14731938ac618a49b0f35 |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2717-7408 2757-9247 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-03-12T01:00:07Z |
| publishDate | 2023-04-01 |
| publisher | Migration Research Foundation |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Turkish Journal of Diaspora Studies |
| spelling | doaj.art-817bc52c2ff14731938ac618a49b0f352023-09-14T09:08:35ZengMigration Research FoundationTurkish Journal of Diaspora Studies2717-74082757-92472023-04-013142621987Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in TurkeyLatife Reyhan Başer0Asma Hedi Nairi1ANKARA SOSYAL BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DOĞU VE AFRİKA ARAŞTIRMALARI ENSTİTÜSÜ, AFRİKA ÇALIŞMALARI ANABİLİM DALI (DİSİPLİNLERARASI), AFRİKA ÇALIŞMALARI (YL) (TEZLİ)Afrika VakfıThe study of diasporic objects has emerged as a sub-concept of material culture studies, reflecting the interconnection of mobility and materiality, and the importance of objects in relation to the experiences of migrants and diaspora communities. In this article, we explore the importance of diasporic objects within the Sudanese diaspora in Turkey, focusing on the significance of these objects in households of dual heritage. Using thematic discourse analysis, we identify three main categories of diasporic objects, including food and kitchen objects, biographic objects, and socio-cultural objects. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, we examine the potential functions and significance of these objects, as well as the broader social and cultural practices that surround them. Our findings suggest that diasporic objects can serve as powerful symbols of cultural identity and personal history, providing a sense of continuity and connection for individuals in the diaspora. Moreover, these objects can offer a source of comfort and support, acting as emotional companions that help individuals to maintain a sense of belonging and identity during the challenging experiences of migration and displacement. Additionally, this article highlights the specific significance of the diasporic objects in dual-heritage households.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2955927diasporic objectsafrican diasporamaterial culturesudanese diasporadual-heritage households |
| spellingShingle | Latife Reyhan Başer Asma Hedi Nairi Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey Turkish Journal of Diaspora Studies diasporic objects african diaspora material culture sudanese diaspora dual-heritage households |
| title | Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey |
| title_full | Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey |
| title_short | Exploring the Significance of Diasporic Objects in Sudanese-Turkish Dual-Heritage Households: Insights from the African Diaspora in Turkey |
| title_sort | exploring the significance of diasporic objects in sudanese turkish dual heritage households insights from the african diaspora in turkey |
| topic | diasporic objects african diaspora material culture sudanese diaspora dual-heritage households |
| url | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2955927 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT latifereyhanbaser exploringthesignificanceofdiasporicobjectsinsudaneseturkishdualheritagehouseholdsinsightsfromtheafricandiasporainturkey AT asmahedinairi exploringthesignificanceofdiasporicobjectsinsudaneseturkishdualheritagehouseholdsinsightsfromtheafricandiasporainturkey |