Aussies? Afghans? Hazara refugees and migrants negotiating multiple identities and belonging in Australia

Radford, David; Hetz, Heidi

doi:10.1080/13504630.2020.1828851

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“…This number captures only a portion of the Hazara community, however, as many identify as speakers of Dari, the Farsi dialect spoken across Afghanistan. In the 2016 Australian census, 43.5 percent of those born in Afghanistan (20,353) reported speaking Dari at home, 10.2 percent (4,761) reported speaking Farsi (other than the Dari and Hazarghi dialects), and 6.6 percent reported speaking Pashto (Department of Home Affairs 2018; Radford and Hetz 2020).…”

Section: The Afghan Community In Australiamentioning

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Bonding Social Capital, Afghan Refugees, and Early Access to Employment

Vergani

Yilmaz

Barton

et al. 2021

International Migration Review

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This IMR Research Note examines the impact of the level of bonding social capital on access to employment among newly arrived Afghan refugees in Victoria (Australia). Based on a mixed-methods analysis of biographical interviews with 80 Afghan refugees, it examines their use of social capital, year by year, during the first three years after their arrival. Our analysis shows that higher levels of bonding social capital are associated with greater success in finding employment during the first and second year of settlement. In the third year, however, bonding social capital for Afghan refugees in Victoria is no longer a significant predictor of employment. This Research Note helps clarify inconsistent findings in the literature on the effects of social capital on obtaining employment by suggesting that bonding social capital’s impact on refugee employment success changes significantly across the first three years after arrival. This finding has important implications for migration policy and the prioritization of resources toward services for newly arrived refugees.

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Section: The Afghan Community In Australiamentioning

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Bonding Social Capital, Afghan Refugees, and Early Access to Employment

Vergani

Yilmaz

Barton

et al. 2021

International Migration Review

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“…Refugees may face an identity crisis in their host countries, leading to a re-evaluation or even an abandonment of their faith, exacerbated by the challenges of integrating into their new society and the loss of familiar support systems (M. S. Islam and Şahiṅ 2023). Some refugees transition away from the Islamic faith toward secular or non-religious identities, as illustrated by Radford and Hetz (2021) in their study. One of their research participants admitted her evolution from being a practicing Muslim to identifying as a 'closet atheist', yet she still embraced the cultural or ethical aspects of Muslim identity, such as performing acts of kindness.…”

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The Religious Identity of Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia

Lukmanulhakim,

Samuri

2024

Stud. Islam.

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This paper explores the role of religious identity in the experiences of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. It explores how their religious identity shapes their social engagement, coping mechanisms, and integration approaches. In contrast to focusing solely on race, this study underscores the significance of religion, especially in a Muslim-majority country like Malaysia, where Rohingya seek refuge from religious persecution while upholding their faith. Through qualitative analysis, the paper examines post-migration challenges faced by Rohingya refugees in integrating with the host community and maintaining their religious identity. Despite sharing the Islamic faith with many Malaysians, Rohingya encounter difficulties in integration and often feel marginalized. They establish community-centric spaces to preserve their religious practices and cultural heritage. This research underscores the complex interaction between religious identity and social integration among Muslim refugees in Muslim-majority countries, offering crucial insights that will inform integration policies and interventions.

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“…Current social inclusion research surrounding religiosity in Australia has tended to focus on either Muslim attitude towards radicalization or identity, or, focusing on wider Islamophobic attitudes and the dehumanizing of Islamic communities. For instance, Radford and Hetz (2021) studied how Australian Muslims of Afghan refugee background negotiate multiple identities. Dunn et al (2016) studied Australian Muslims' views towards diversity and belonging.…”

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Factors Influencing Australian Muslims’ Attitudes toward Christian-Muslim Dialogue: The Case of Sunni Muslims of Adelaide and Uniting Church Christians

2022

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Since the implementation of a multicultural policy in the 1970s, religious diversity in Australia has increased. Research has demonstrated that intergroup contact is essential for managing diverse multicultural societies. This is because, given the right conditions, intergroup contact will reduce prejudice and build trust between groups. Given the importance of intergroup contact, policy makers and researchers have identified interfaith dialogue’s importance to the success of multicultural societies. However, there is very limited research that explores interfaith dialogue from the perspectives of adherents, in this case Christians and Muslims in the Australian context. This paper focuses on interfaith dialogue between Christians of the Uniting Church and Sunni Muslims of Adelaide, South Australia. It explores the factors that influence participants’ attitudes towards engaging in interfaith dialogue. Using a grounded theory methodology, the study involved seventeen (17) mixed gender Muslim participants over the age of eighteen, including everyday adherents and religious leaders. Some of the key findings demonstrate that theological perspectives and notions of multicultural citizenship are positive drivers for dialogue; Islamophobia and dehumanization of Muslims were inhibitors.

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Aussies? Afghans? Hazara refugees and migrants negotiating multiple identities and belonging in Australia

Cited by 19 publications

References 34 publications

Bonding Social Capital, Afghan Refugees, and Early Access to Employment

Bonding Social Capital, Afghan Refugees, and Early Access to Employment

The Religious Identity of Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia

Factors Influencing Australian Muslims’ Attitudes toward Christian-Muslim Dialogue: The Case of Sunni Muslims of Adelaide and Uniting Church Christians

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