Dear members of the FORCED-MIGRATION discussion list,
I am working on my ethnographic PhD research within the fields of comparative
religion and women's studies at the University of Turku, Finland. My study
deals with young Somali women in the city of Turku (the Western coast of
Finland). (Some more *information* below.)
I am planning a trip to Great Britain next summer/autumn (August-September) in
order to visit some libraries (article and book search) and research centres.
I am also looking forward to discuss with researchers who may be interested in
themes related to anthropological/feminist/minority etc. research.
I would like to ask you some help concerning the following themes:
-space, place and gender
-refugee/ethnic minority studies
-feminist anthropology
-anthropology of religion
-urban anthropology
-transnatinal anthropology and diaspora studies
Are there some specific 1) research centres 2) university departments or 3)
libraries specialised to there themes? (I already have information about
Refugee Studies Centre in Oxford as well as SOAS, Refugee Studies programme,
and ICAR in London.).
I am grateful for every tip and/or contact information.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Anu Salmela ([log in to unmask])
PhD Candidate in Comparative Religion
School of Cultural Research
University of Turku,
FINLAND
*Shortly, I am especially interested in the following themes: What is
considered morally appropriate or inappropriate socio-spatial behaviour for
Somali girls and women? In relation to everyday activities, upbringing of
girls, and cultural continuity, what is the meaning of these ideals or
representations? And further, what is the meaning of gendered cultural, socio-
spatial and moral practices in the construction and definition of differences
between Somali culture and Finnish culture among Somali community
(communities) living in Finland?*
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