Many of us get a clearer sense of self when we live abroad, or when we travel regularly and dive into different cultures. But how much otherness can we take? The concept of ‘otherness’ is central to sociological analyses of how majority and minority identities are constructed. In one society, the representation of different groups […]
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What you need to know before embarking on an expat journey…
When my parents left their home towns in the late 50ies they thought that they would spend a few years abroad and then return home, find another job, have kids… but life had other plans. They didn’t know they would embark on a 35 year expat journey. After almost a year in Belgium they moved […]
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Good reads for internationals
Last update 5. 11. 2024. This is an ongoing bibliography with a list of books, sites, films and theatrical productions about expat life, international life, Third Culture Kids etc. (FYI: this list can also be found on my other blog www.expatsincebirth.com) I always welcome titles or recommendations about useful sites. just leave a comment here […]
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