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Political and Social Participation of Asian Migrant Professionals in Australia

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18402040
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section海外学術
Research Field Sociology
Research InstitutionRitsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Principal Investigator

ISHII Yuka  Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, College of Asia Pacific Studies, Associate Professor (20319487)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SEKINE Masami  Keio University, Faculty of Law, Professor (20129498)
SHIOBARA Yoshikazu  Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Associate Professor (80411693)
ASAKAWA Akihiro  Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development, Assistant Professor (80402410)
Project Period (FY) 2006 – 2007
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
Budget Amount *help
¥6,450,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥750,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥3,250,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥750,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥3,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000)
KeywordsAustralia / Asians / migrant professionals / political participation / social participation / ethnic Chinese / 政治・社会参加 / 多文化主義
Research Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the political and social participation of Asian migrant professionals in Australia. lb approach this issue, focus was placed on analyzing the degree to which such individuals have participated in mainstream of Australian politics and society as citizens by taking advantage of their expertise and skills, and how they have reshaped and optimized their Asian backgrounds and networks as resources in the context of multiculturalism. The following points have been demonstrated through an analysis of interviews with the informants and the literature research.
In Australia, especially under the Howard government, people have experienced the neo-liberalization of multiculturalism. In this environment, Asian migrant professionals participated as citizens in politics and society in a balanced manner. It is remarkable that they have participated in the political/public arena as well as in the economic and family/private arena. Their cultural and economic resources, namely English proficiency and expertise, are significant factors that have enabled their political and social participation.
On their assertion and strategy of political and social participation, while they make their standpoint as Australian citizens clear and emphasize their contribution to Australian society, they are also conscious of their roots as Asians or ethnic minorities in the public arena, and often recognize their own roots as the basis of their contribution. Even in the multiculturalism of the neo-liberal age, their activities are not simply characterized as individual and productive. Their activities as supporters of multiculturalism have the potential to transform the current situation. Their English proficiency and expertise are strong advantages, and they can be regarded as a new type of immigrant in migration studies.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2007 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2006 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (15 results)

All 2007 2006

All Presentation (15 results)

  • [Presentation] オーストラリアにおけるエスニック,マイノリティの政治,社会参加-アジア系専門職移民に焦点をあてて-2007

    • Author(s)
      石井 由香
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21COE-CCC国際シンポジウム「多文化多世代交差世界の政治社会秩序形成-多文化世界における市民意識の動態」
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] 「変革」を構想する-オーストラリアのアジア系専門職移民による市民活動の可能性と課題-2007

    • Author(s)
      塩原 良和
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21COE-CCC国際シンポジウム「多文化多世代交差世界の政治社会秩序形成-多文化世界における市民意識の動態」
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] オーストラリアにおけるアジア系移民の主流社会への参画と協調-チャイナタウン建設の事例-2007

    • Author(s)
      浅川 晃広
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21COE-CCC国際シンポジウム「多文化多世代交差世界の政治社会秩序形成-多文化世界における市民意識の動態」
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Political and Social Participation of Ethnic Minorities in Australia : Focusing on Asian Professional Migrants2007

    • Author(s)
      Yuka Ishii
    • Organizer
      Keio University 21 COE-CCC Designing toward the Ordering of Political Society in a Multicultural and Pluri-Generation'al World : the Dynamics of Civil Societies in a Multicultural World
    • Place of Presentation
      East Building, Mita Campus, Keio University
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Imagining the 'Transformation' : The Limits and Possibilities of Civic Activities of Asian Professional Immigrants in Australia2007

    • Author(s)
      Yoshikazu, Shiobara
    • Organizer
      Keio University 21 COE-CCC Designing toward the Ordering of Political Society in a Multicultural and Pluri-Generational World : the Dynamics of Civil Societies in a Multicultural World
    • Place of Presentation
      East Building, Mita Campus, Keio University
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Ethnic Communities' Participation and Cooperation in the Mainstream : A Case of Development of Chinatowns in Australia2007

    • Author(s)
      Akihiro, Asakawa
    • Organizer
      Keio University 21 COE-CCC Designing toward the Ordering of Political Society in a Multicultural and Pluri-Generational World : the Dynamics of Civil Societies in a Multicultural World
    • Place of Presentation
      East Building, Mita Campus, Keio University
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] オーストラリアにおけるエスニック・マイノリティの政治・社会参加-アジア系専門職移民に焦点をあてて-2007

    • Author(s)
      石井 由香
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21世紀COE-CCC国際シンポジウム
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 「変革」を構想する-オーストラリアのアジア系専門職移民による市民活動の可能性と課題-2007

    • Author(s)
      塩原 良和
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21世紀COE-CCC国際シンポジウム
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-25
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] オーストラリアにおけるアジア系移民の主流社会への参画と協調-チャイナタウン建設の事例-2007

    • Author(s)
      浅川 晃広
    • Organizer
      慶應義塾大学21世紀COE-CCC国際シンポジウム
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学三田キャンパス東館
    • Year and Date
      2007-11-20
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] An Introduction:A Short History of Australian Multiculturalism(直接出席ができなかったため,コメンテータにより論文代読)2006

    • Author(s)
      関根 政美
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter,Cornwall Campus,Tremough Penryn,Cornwall,United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Ethnic Associations of Asian Migrant Professionals:Their Activities and Social Strategies in Australian Multiculturalism2006

    • Author(s)
      石井 由香
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter,Cornwall Campus,Tremough Penryn,Cornwall,United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Social Welfare for Asian Middle Class Immigrants in Australia:A Case Study of Northern Sydney2006

    • Author(s)
      塩原 良和
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter,Cornwall Campus,Tremough Penryn,Cornwall,United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] An Introduction : A Short History of Australian Multiculturalism2006

    • Author(s)
      Masami Sekine
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Tremough, Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Ethnic Associations of Asian Migrant Professionals : Their Activities and Social Strategies in Australian multiculturalism2006

    • Author(s)
      Yuka Ishii
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Tremough, Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Social Welfare for Asian Middle Class Immigrants in Australia : A Case Study of Northern Sydney2006

    • Author(s)
      Yoshikazu, Shiobara
    • Organizer
      British Australian Studies Association
    • Place of Presentation
      University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Tremough, Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    • Year and Date
      2006-09-10
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary

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