An Exploratory Study of Part-Time Minorities: Finding Home as a Minority Member. Issue 3 (4th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mark, Lauren
• Is Part Of: Journal of intercultural communication research. Volume 48:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 221
• Page End: 242
• Publication Date: 2019-05-04
• Subjects: Acculturation -- intercultural identity -- Photovoice -- liminality -- Taiwan -- cultural fusion; Intercultural communication -- Periodicals; 303.482
• DOI: 10.1080/17475759.2019.1602071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-5759

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study examines an atypical population of immigrants in Taiwan who immigrated in search of home, self-discovery, and career opportunities. Many of these immigrants sit at the nexus of privilege and othering with their ability to pass as Caucasian. Through the participatory method Photovoice and semi-structured interviews, I investigate the fluid nature of identity processes, the extent that acculturation hinges on predetermined factors, and the benefits and costs of biculturalism, which include cultural fusion and liminality. Additionally, I investigate the impact of context on acculturation strategies and the experience of transformation.