STRUGGLE TO SETTLE Adaptation of Malayalee Diaspora in Canada

The research project titled “STRUGGLE TO SETTLE Adaptation of Malayalee Diaspora in Canada” tries to explore the adaptation issues faced by Malayalee immigrants in Canada. According to the recent census of Canada, the Malayalee diaspora is the fastest growing South Asian community in Canada. The project intended to address various issues faced by Malayalee immigrants such as cultural shocks, social stigma, racism, adaptation to climate, social and spatial isolation, lack of emotional and social support and financial struggles in their early days of immigration. The study also aims at capturing the coping strategies that are devised by the immigrants individually and with the support of ethnic community and organizations etc. The proposed research will add on to the knowledge on Malayalee diaspora in Canada as there is scant literature on the topic.

Faculty Supervisor:

Luin Goldring

Student:

Partner:

University of Kerala

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other

University:

York University

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