Negotiating Ethnic and Transnational Identities in the African Diaspora : Second-Generation Igbo Americans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Onuzulike, Uchenna.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Academic & Professional, 2026.

Summary:

Examines how young adult second-generation Igbo Americans construct their ethnic and transnational identities in a multicultural society.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Table

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Transnational Mindset

The Igbo and Migration

Migration to the United States

The Igbo at a Crossroad

Second-Generation Nigerians in the United States

Qualitative Design

The Participants of the Study

Role of the Researcher

Upcoming Chapters

Chapter 1: Ethnic and Transnational Identity Negotiation: Lived Experiences of the Children of Immigrants

Ethnic Identity Development

Ethnic Identity and Language

The Igbo Language in the Diaspora

Second-Generation Ethnic Identification

Transnational Identity

Emotional Transnationalism

Theoretical Debate: Ethnic and Transnational Identities

Ethnic and Transnational Dynamics

Ethnic and Transnational Struggles

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Identity Clashes Between Igbo Parents and Their Children

Parental Dynamics

Religious Dynamics

History and Culture in the Diaspora

Culture Clash in the Diaspora

Gendered Nuances

Chapter 3: Schooling Experiences, Cultural Functions, and the Impact of COVID-19

Schooling Experiences

Short History

Mockery of Ethnic Identity

Heritage Languages and Code-Switching

Strength of Maturity

Strength of Diversity

Summary on Schooling Experiences

Cultural Functions

Inactive Participation

Average Participation

Active Participation

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chapter 4: Heritage Language: Challenges, Pressures, and Shame for Not Speaking Igbo

The New Second-Generation Igbo and Igbo Language

Pressures to Avoid Igbo Language

Shamed for Not Speaking Igbo

Learning on My Own, Grandmother and Parental Impact

Igbo Language as a Source of Ethnic Identity Marker

Conclusion.

Chapter 5: Ethnic Communication Theory and Group Dynamics of Pan-African, Pan-Igbo, Intra-Igbo, and Young Igbo

Figurative Language: Proverbs, Metaphors, and Idioms

Oratory and Storytelling

Respect for Elders

Directness in Communication

Ambassadorship and Diplomacy

Summary on Ethnic Communication Theory

Group Dynamics

Pan-African Groups

Pan-Igbo Groups

Intra-Igbo Groups

Young-Igbo Groups

Ancestral Homeland

Summary on Group Dynamics

Chapter 6: Negotiating Igboness: Social Media Impact and Culture Sustenance

Social Media Impact

Igbo Ethnic Identity

Igbo History and Culture

Igbo Literature and Igbo Visual Arts

Selflessness and the Love for Igbo

Summary of Social Media Impact

Phases of Igbo Diasporan Migration and Cultural Preservation

Maintenance of Igbo Culture

Social Media Effect

Levels of Participation

Summary on Cultural Sustenance and Levels of Participation

Chapter 7: The Reception of Nollywood: Americanization, Quality, and Uncertainty of Igbo-Language Films

Love for Nollywood Films

The Americanization of Nollywood Films

Poor Nollywood Film Production Quality

The Uncertain Future of Igbo-Language Nollywood Films

Conclusion: Overview, Suggestions, and Practical Considerations

Suggestions from the Interviewees

Practical Considerations

Igbo Mentorship Program

Igbo Language Learning Programs

Glossary

Defining Concepts

References

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781978764286

OCLC:

1597387352