FOB boys, VCs and habibs: Using language to navigate difference and belonging in culturally diverse Sydney

Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 371-387

  Butcher, Melissa ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Australia; Belonging; Cultural Identity; Language; Migration; Youth

Indexed keywords

ACCULTURATION; CULTURAL IDENTITY; CULTURAL INFLUENCE; CULTURAL TRADITION; IMMIGRANT; LANGUAGE; YOUNG POPULATION;

AUSTRALASIA; AUSTRALIA; NEW SOUTH WALES; SYDNEY [NEW SOUTH WALES];

EID: 39049121688     PISSN: 1369183X     EISSN: 14699451     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13691830701880202     Document Type: Article

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