Diaspora: Origins, Evolution and Engagement

This explainer video gives a brief introduction to the concept of diaspora looking at the origins of the term, how definitions differ and have changed and evolved over time as well as how governments often try to engage their diaspora.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:28 Classical vs Modern Definitions
3:12 Institutional Definitions
4:15 Diaspora Engagement

* Thank you to Kevin O'Dell for help on this video

References:

Cohen, R. (2008). Global Diasporas: An Introduction. Routledge: London.
Faist, T. (2010). “Diaspora and Transnationalism: What Kind of Dance Partners?” in Diaspora and Transnationalism: Concepts, Theories, and Methods. Bauböck, R. and T. Faist, eds. Amsterdam University Press: Amsterdam.
Gamlen, A. (2006). “Diaspora Engagement Policies: What are they, and what kind of states use them?”. Centre on Migration, Policy, and Society Working Paper No. 32. University of Oxford.
Sheffer, G. (2003). Diaspora Politics: At Home Abroad.” Cambridge University Press: New York.
Vertovec, S. (2009). Transnationalism. Routledge: London.
Vezzoli, S. and T. Lacroix (2010). “Building Bonds for Migration and Development: Diaspora Engagement Policies of Ghana, India, and Serbia.” GTZ Discussion Paper.

[wlazzahra]

I love how you insert the references, very helpful for students. Thank you, Mam, God bless you!

[destonisnis]

Happy to see content like this one.... Easy to understand for the beginners.. Good.
Thank you
wishes and love from India

[mamaducissemaci]

Another great debate in your channel. Congrats!

I'm enrolled on my first bachelor degree in humanities and social sciences and I've been starting to develop my interests and first researches on migrations studies.

It's great to have this kind of content here on youtube.
Thanks for sharing and keep the good work.

[g.michaelreid]

Imperative information. Thanks, gmike

[damali-karlawhittaker]

Where are the African Black, and Indans diaspora people in the Carribean., Central & South America🌎🇦🇸? We still exist not extinct yet.

[oxygenejoselma]

bravo diaspora responsabilte angajman . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[Stefengris]

I am just curious if the term is only used to describe groups that disperse in foreign countries, or if the term is appropriate for First Nations peoples who are dispersed from their lands. Thank you.

[Mp-mcpl]

Hi! So interesting! Are there any current examples of diaspora/established migrant being the reasons for chain migration?

[Friendlyneighborhoodguy]

Are there any Greeks living in the Philippines

[Constantinus_Apollyon]

Dee-a-spo-rà and the Dee is pronounced as to thee. You're welcome. Goggle translate this and press the 🔉 button. Διασπορά .

[ApollonianShy]

I thought its pronounced puting the stress on the first a
Diàspora /Dayaspora/