Transnationalism and Citizenship: the Australian experience in comparative perspective. This project explores transnationalism and its impacts on Australian migrants and their children from China, Hong Kong and Turkey. It examines their involvement in transnational practices and linkages between their homeland, Australia and third countries.The links between transnationalism, sense of identity and experiences of citizenship and exclusion are explored. In addition to comparing the effects associ ....Transnationalism and Citizenship: the Australian experience in comparative perspective. This project explores transnationalism and its impacts on Australian migrants and their children from China, Hong Kong and Turkey. It examines their involvement in transnational practices and linkages between their homeland, Australia and third countries.The links between transnationalism, sense of identity and experiences of citizenship and exclusion are explored. In addition to comparing the effects associated with living in Sydney and Brisbane, our findings will constitute part of an international comparative project involving Canada, the UK and GermanyRead moreRead less
Migration, Mixed Marriage and Integration in Australia. This project aims to investigate the prevalence, experience and variations of ethnic and religious mixed marriage in Australia, which will guide policies that facilitate social integration and cohesion. The implications of a lack of integration have been demonstrated by recent events in Europe and US, which reflect strong anti-immigration tendencies. This project expects to generate new sociological knowledge of ethnic/religious mixed-marri ....Migration, Mixed Marriage and Integration in Australia. This project aims to investigate the prevalence, experience and variations of ethnic and religious mixed marriage in Australia, which will guide policies that facilitate social integration and cohesion. The implications of a lack of integration have been demonstrated by recent events in Europe and US, which reflect strong anti-immigration tendencies. This project expects to generate new sociological knowledge of ethnic/religious mixed-marriage, new understanding in social integration and enhanced research capacity in the area of migration and integration. This research should provide significant benefits, such as enhanced cultural understanding and appropriate policies that foster social integration of cultural groups.Read moreRead less
Islamic religiosity and challenge of political engagement and national belonging in multicultural western cities. This project will investigate how participation in Islamic religious practices strengthens attachments to the western cities where Muslims have chosen to live. It will contribute to global, national and local policy outcomes that focus on the challenges of accommodating minority religions in diverse western cities.