Diasporic Dreams and Realities in IndianContext : A Review
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The present paper reviews the meaning of diaspora and presents a theoretical framework to understand the key concepts involved in a diaspora. Touching briefly upon the diasporic issues in global context, it chooses to analyse the Indian situation. The paper explores the conceptual studies put forward by some Indian authors and then proceeds to analyse the thematic issues raised by some renowned diasporic Indian writers through their works. The paper concludes by suggesting other related pertinent fields where diasporic studies can be carried out in near future. The studies selected for this review paper are qualitative and take up the theoretical aspects of diaspora. The scope of the paper is limited to Indian diaspora and select authors and theoreticians. There is a need for comparative analysis of diaspora within Indian context from Northern states like Punjab and southern states like Kerala where the mindset and the occupations are quite different. The study also reveals a dearth of quantitative data for variables like linguistic changes, cultural symbols and their preservation, the reaction of home communities towards diaspora and the future challenges in the wake of new state policies of Trudeau and Trump. Further studies can also explore the effect of diaspora on ecosystems and their sustenance.
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