Pacific Studies Journal
Abstract
This article highlights the underrepresentation of Pacific Islands in diaspora studies, arguing that their migration history is deeply significant and worthy of greater academic attention. While diaspora research has expanded in recent decades, traditional frameworks such as diffusion and acculturation struggle to capture contemporary mobility patterns shaped by new technologies and global networks. The study explores how migration has evolved from ancient voyaging traditions to modern transnational connectivity, emphasizing hybridity and sustained cultural ties rather than assimilation. By examining shifting theoretical perspectives, the article calls for an updated approach to diaspora studies that better reflects Pacific Islanders' ongoing exchanges between homeland and host communities. Ultimately, it contributes to broader discussions on identity, adaptation, and the complex dynamics of migration in an increasingly interconnected world.
Recommended Citation
Rynkiewich, Michael A.
(2012)
"PACIFIC ISLANDS DIASPORA STUDIES,"
Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 35:
No.
1, Article 11.
Available at:
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol35/iss1/11
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