Heritage, Homemaking, and Identity Formation in Migrant Workers

An Ethnographic Study of Yi Migrants in Shenzhen
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-99065-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 460 g

Reihe: Routledge Contemporary China Series

Liu explores the experiences of Yi migrant workers in Shenzhen, China, investigating how their cultural heritage influences their search for identity and a sense of belonging. This book uncovers the intricate relationship between heritage and homemaking, examining how Yi migrants engage in their cultural practices within various settings such as families, workplaces, restaurants, tourist sites, and social media platforms.

Through thorough fieldwork and interviews, the book demonstrates how ethnic heritage acts as a means for migrants to establish a feeling of connection during their migration journeys. Nevertheless, challenges and tensions emerge in the realm of home, illustrating the dynamic interplay between heritage and the construction of a sense of place. It also enriches our comprehension of the link between cultural heritage and the experiences of migrants, shedding light on the complexities of identity development in a globalised world.

A valuable resource for scholars and researchers in disciplines like anthropology, migration studies, cultural studies, and Chinese studies, as well as professionals and policymakers interested in migrant integration, cultural heritage preservation, and urban development.

The Inroduction of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Liu, Junmin

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Historische & Regionale Volkskunde
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie des Brauchtums und der Traditionen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of Contents

Introduction. Heritage and homemaking of Yi migrant workers in Shenzhen

1. Family life and marriage: A dilemma space

2. Factory and work culture: A transitional space

3. Restaurant and foodways: A semi-public, semi-private space

4. Ethnic theme park and tourism: A performance space

5. Social media and leisure: An in-between space

Conclusion. Heritage, identity, and multilayered home

Appendix. Profile of interviewee samples\

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Junmin Liu is an Assistant Professor at the City University of Macau. Her research focuses on cultural heritage and everyday life.