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Ethnicity introspected: Researchers in search of their identity

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  • Amina Béji-Bécheur

    (IRG - Institut de Recherche en Gestion - UPEM - Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée - UPEC UP12 - Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne - Paris 12)

  • Nil Özçağlar-Toulouse

    (LSMRC - Lille School of Management Research Center - ULR 4112 - SKEMA Business School - Université de Lille)

  • Sondes Zouaghi

    (THEMA - Théorie économique, modélisation et applications - UCP - Université de Cergy Pontoise - Université Paris-Seine - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

This article illustrates the use of researcher introspection prior to undertaking a sensitive research project. We first describe the research design. The contributions of introspection in relation to the concept of ethnicity are then clarified: (1) the feeling of belonging to an ethnic group (or ethnicity) is experienced only through social interaction; and (2) ethnicity is an ongoing process that is organized around self-protection tactics. Ethnicity emerges as an individual and syncretic process. The identity positions outlined in the various acculturation or post-assimilation models do not take this personal dimension into account, and limit individuals to cultural categories defined in relation to the majority culture. Accordingly we study ethnicity through practices and places of consumption characteristic of minority culture in order to understand consumers' inner dialogue and the interactions experienced and to take into account the reciprocity of cultural exchange.

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  • Amina Béji-Bécheur & Nil Özçağlar-Toulouse & Sondes Zouaghi, 2012. "Ethnicity introspected: Researchers in search of their identity," Post-Print hal-01916116, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-01916116
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2011.02.029
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    1. Erne Suzila Kassim & Ismah Osman & Emi Normalina Omar & Faridah Hj Hassan, 2023. "Exploring the Role of Student Exchange Programs in Fostering Halal Understanding among South Korean Non-Muslims," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 159-172.
    2. Rémy Park, 2021. "Causes du comportement de consommation des citoyens nord-coréens au sein des économies capitalistes : une articulation entre idéologie et ethnie," Post-Print hal-03627814, HAL.

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