The Social and Self-Identities of Fijian Indians in Vancouver.

Buchignani, Norman

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ERIC Number: EJ258837

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Social and Self-Identities of Fijian Indians in Vancouver.

Buchignani, Norman

Urban Anthropology, v9 n1 p75-97 Spr 1980

Explores effects of social interaction on ethnic identity and self-concept of social worth. Discusses interaction between Fijian immigrants of South Asian origin and others in British Columbia and shows why these immigrants are subject to prejudice though they believe both themselves and other Canadians to be good, ethical people. (Author/GC)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Relations, Ethnicity, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Indians, Self Concept, Social Attitudes, Social Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada; Canada (Vancouver)

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