What happens when Somalis migrate to countries with which they have few
cultural ties? What helps Somalis to feel at home in their new Western
countries of residence?
Possible Spaces of Somali Belonging explores representations of Somali
resettlement to understand the mechanics of contemporary belonging and
the challenges faced by Western societies as they attempt to 'integrate'
Somali migrants. How do particular representations contribute to or
detract from Somali belonging?
In the contexts of Australia and Italy-taken as case studies-Somalis are
marginalised in different ways. With a multi-disciplinary approach, this
book examines different forms of Somali representation in Australia and
Italy that engender a sense of belonging and expands exclusive
definitions of nationhood.