Intergenerational conflict in the Somali diaspora : the perspectives of young Somali men in Australia and USA

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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