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Newroz - an anthropology of the rituals of belonging

Sahin, Devran LU (2024) SANK03 20241
Social Anthropology
Abstract
This thesis examines identity maintenance in the Kurdish diaspora, focusing on the ritual
aspects of identity maintenance. While previous research has focused on processes of Kurdish
diaspora formation and ethnic identity, this thesis will address existing discourses and consider
the Newroz celebration as an important factor in the maintenance of Kurdish identity within the
Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. Incorporating evidence from several ethnographic interviews and
a participatory observation, the research argues that, firstly, due to political and historical
struggles in the Kurdish homeland, resistance has become a central aspect of Kurdish identity
formation. Secondly, as a site of ritual significance, Newroz contributes to the... (More)
This thesis examines identity maintenance in the Kurdish diaspora, focusing on the ritual
aspects of identity maintenance. While previous research has focused on processes of Kurdish
diaspora formation and ethnic identity, this thesis will address existing discourses and consider
the Newroz celebration as an important factor in the maintenance of Kurdish identity within the
Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. Incorporating evidence from several ethnographic interviews and
a participatory observation, the research argues that, firstly, due to political and historical
struggles in the Kurdish homeland, resistance has become a central aspect of Kurdish identity
formation. Secondly, as a site of ritual significance, Newroz contributes to the embodiment of
Kurdish ethnicity by enabling performative acts and creating community. (Less)
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author
Sahin, Devran LU
supervisor
organization
course
SANK03 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Social Anthropology, Newroz, Identity, Ethnicity, Diaspora, Rituals, Kurds
language
English
id
9160134
date added to LUP
2024-06-10 09:50:58
date last changed
2024-06-10 09:50:58
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  abstract     = {{This thesis examines identity maintenance in the Kurdish diaspora, focusing on the ritual
aspects of identity maintenance. While previous research has focused on processes of Kurdish
diaspora formation and ethnic identity, this thesis will address existing discourses and consider
the Newroz celebration as an important factor in the maintenance of Kurdish identity within the
Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. Incorporating evidence from several ethnographic interviews and
a participatory observation, the research argues that, firstly, due to political and historical
struggles in the Kurdish homeland, resistance has become a central aspect of Kurdish identity
formation. Secondly, as a site of ritual significance, Newroz contributes to the embodiment of
Kurdish ethnicity by enabling performative acts and creating community.}},
  author       = {{Sahin, Devran}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Newroz - an anthropology of the rituals of belonging}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}