An Exploratory Study of Part-Time Minorities: Finding Home as a Minority Member |
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| Authors: | Lauren Mark |
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| Institution: | The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study examines an atypical population of immigrants in Taiwan who immigrated in search of home, self-discovery, and career opportunities. Many of these immigrants sit at the nexus of privilege and othering with their ability to pass as Caucasian. Through the participatory method Photovoice and semi-structured interviews, I investigate the fluid nature of identity processes, the extent that acculturation hinges on predetermined factors, and the benefits and costs of biculturalism, which include cultural fusion and liminality. Additionally, I investigate the impact of context on acculturation strategies and the experience of transformation. |
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| Keywords: | Acculturation intercultural identity Photovoice liminality Taiwan cultural fusion |
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