Intergenerational conflict in the Somali diaspora : the perspectives of young Somali men in Australia and USA
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.77-104, 28 p.
Publisher
Mogadishu University Institute Somali Studies
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Somalia
No. of Pages
28
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a qualitative study investigating young Somali men’s experiences and views toward the intergenerational conflict between young people and their parents in Australia and US context.
The study explores young men’s experiences and perspectives about the intergenerational misunderstanding during their social integration into the receiving countries: Australia and USA.
The paper focuses on the areas of cultural, language, lifestyle and attitude differences between youth and their parents.
Young men’s sense of empowerment in the new environment in contrast to their parents who feel being disempowered will be explored.
The paper also sheds light on young men’s connectedness with their mothers than with their fathers concluding with young men’s strategies of seeking advice and consultation
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umar, Yusuf Shaykh. 2016. Intergenerational conflict in the Somali diaspora : the perspectives of young Somali men in Australia and USA. Somali Studies،Vol. 1, no. 2016, pp.77-104.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-854685
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umar, Yusuf Shaykh. Intergenerational conflict in the Somali diaspora : the perspectives of young Somali men in Australia and USA. Somali Studies Vol. 1 (2016), pp.77-104.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-854685
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umar, Yusuf Shaykh. Intergenerational conflict in the Somali diaspora : the perspectives of young Somali men in Australia and USA. Somali Studies. 2016. Vol. 1, no. 2016, pp.77-104.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-854685
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 101-104
Record ID
BIM-854685