Too many options? Treat your friends and family to their favourite stores with a Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card, redeemable at participating retailers throughout the centre. Click below to purchase yours today!Purchase Here
Coles Exile, another form of suffering: The case of the Djibouti and Somali communities at Bayshore Shopping Centre in Ottawa, ON
*Product information may vary - to confirm product availability, pricing, shipping and return information please contact Coles
This publication addresses the issue of exile through the lens of lived experiences: The space that is the catalyst for departure is the Republic of Djibouti and, more broadly, the Somali community in neighbouring countries. The destination, the object of often illusory hopes, is vast: Western countries (Europe, North America, Australia).
The complexities of exile situations are multifaceted, contingent on various factors including access to the host country, age, gender, linguistic proficiency, and the ability (or inability) to assimilate oneself into the prevailing cultural milieu. Additionally, the internal dynamics among migrants, the question of religion – which is often erroneously perceived by the host country – connections with the homeland, etc. are examined. Hence these questions: how can one navigate the intricate landscape of identities and cultures without losing oneself? How to preserve, for the children, a part of the original identity?
The book does not seek to oversimplify the multitude of situations nor does it pass judgment – except on the initial circumstances that triggered the exile. It acknowledges, in some cases, a mixed level of integration.
This publication addresses the issue of exile through the lens of lived experiences: The space that is the catalyst for departure is the Republic of Djibouti and, more broadly, the Somali community in neighbouring countries. The destination, the object of often illusory hopes, is vast: Western countries (Europe, North America, Australia).
The complexities of exile situations are multifaceted, contingent on various factors including access to the host country, age, gender, linguistic proficiency, and the ability (or inability) to assimilate oneself into the prevailing cultural milieu. Additionally, the internal dynamics among migrants, the question of religion – which is often erroneously perceived by the host country – connections with the homeland, etc. are examined. Hence these questions: how can one navigate the intricate landscape of identities and cultures without losing oneself? How to preserve, for the children, a part of the original identity?
The book does not seek to oversimplify the multitude of situations nor does it pass judgment – except on the initial circumstances that triggered the exile. It acknowledges, in some cases, a mixed level of integration.
Coles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and great selection of books. Along with the vast array of magazines, stationary, audio-books, children's literature, fiction, non-fiction and reference books, you can find accessories to make your reading experience more pleasurable. We can recommend the very best in reading today. We will help you search our titles for exactly what you need, and if we do not have it in stock, we will order it for you.
