Uyghur Identity and Culture A Global Diaspora in a Time of Crisis

Cover
Endorsement Page
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Contributors
Series Editor Preface
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction: Maintaining Cultural Identity in a Changing Political Landscape
	A Brief Recent History of the Uyghur Region
	Introduction to Uyghur Issues
	Uyghur Diaspora and Overview of Relevant Literature
	Chapters in This Book
	Notes
	References
Part I: Cultural Erosion and Identity
	Chapter 2: Promoting, Then Censoring Uyghurness in PRC Uyghur Language Cookbooks, 1984–2021
		Background on Uyghur Food Writing
		Subtle Resistance in the Uyghur food and drink culture Series Books, 2007–2015
		The “Lost Mustache” Phenomenon
		Newfound Sensitivity Toward Markers of Ethnic Identity
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
	Chapter 3: Uyghur-Chinese Mandarin Code-Switching and Government Censorship in an Online Show: Anar Pishti
		Introduction
		Language Shift in Xinjiang
			A Brief Contemporary History of Xinjiang
			Language Policies Implemented in Xinjiang Education Since 1949
		Theoretical Background
			Censorship
			Censorship and Its Effect on Language
			Code-Switching and Its Relationship with Social Identity
		Data Analysis
			Code-Switches
			Independent Variables
			Quantitative Analysis
				CS/Min by Season
			CS Type Comparison
				CS Direction Comparison
				Discussion of Quantitative Analysis
					CS Frequency in Season 3
					CS Frequency in Season 6
			Qualitative Analysis
				Change of Language Use
				Environment and Character Changes
				Other Changes
		Final Discussion
			Results of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
				Code-Switching and Language Shift
				Creative Choice
				The Target of Censorship
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
	Chapter 4: Lost in Different Scripts
		Lost in Different Scripts
		Notes
Part II: Cultural Resilience and Identity
	Chapter 5: A Transnational Perspective on Uyghur Cultural Maintenance and Preservation
		Introduction to Challenges for Uyghur Cultural Maintenance
		Background on Uyghur Communities in Exile by Country of Residency
			Kazakhstan
			Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
			Türkiye
			Middle East
			Europe and Australia
			The United States and Canada
		Challenges for Cultural Maintenance, Preservation, and Continuity
			Language Preservation
			Sustaining Cultural Communities
			Creating Transnational Uyghur Cultural Spaces
			The Challenge of Resources
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 6: Role of Teaching Uyghur Language in Shaping Cultural Identity of Children of Uyghur Diaspora
		Language and Cultural Identity
		Children of Uyghur Diaspora
		Role of Teaching Uyghur Language
		Notes
		References
	Chapter 7: “It is So Painful Not to Have a Country”: Challenges and Dilemmas of Uyghur Immigrants in Canada
		Introduction
		Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives and Considerations
		Findings
			Becoming More Conscious about Uyghur Ethnic/National Identity
			Expressing a Stronger Commitment to the Islamic Faith
			Placing More Emphasis on the Link Between being Uyghur and Muslim
			Quest for Recognition as a Nation
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
	Chapter 8: Freire’s Critical Literacy as a Tool for Public Pedagogy in Uyghur Diaspora Cyberspace: A Case Study of Two Uyghur YouTubers
		Introduction
		Theoretical Framework
			Critical Literacy and the Uyghur Diaspora
		Methodology
			Context
			Process
				Ethical Considerations and Researcher Positionality
		Findings
			Challenging the Boundaries of Languages: Centering the Oppressor’s Language
			Challenging the Boundaries of Minkaomin Versus Minkaohan: Overcoming Divisions Inside the Oppressed Community
			Challenging Religious Labels: Refusing the Identities Assigned by Media
		Discussion and Implications
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
Part III: Politics and Identity
	Chapter 9: Survivor Guilt among Uyghurs in the Diaspora
		Introduction
		A Brief Background of Current Uyghur Issues
		Contextualizing Survivor Guilt
		Survivor’s Guilt among the Uyghur Diaspora
			Intimidation
			The Impact on Students
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgments
		Note
		References
	Chapter 10: Family or Freedom: The Changing Landscape of Uyghur Diaspora Activism
		Introduction
		Early Uyghur Diaspora Activism
		Uyghur Activism in Europe and the US
		Limited Participation
		Breaking the Silence from 2017
		New Activists, New Solidarities
		Personalized, Family-Focussed Activism
		Released Relatives
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
	Chapter 11: Türkiye’s Official and Public Response to the Uyghur Issue
		Türkiye as a Host State for Uyghurs: Uyghur Diaspora Settlement and Mobilization Efforts
		Recent Political Developments in Xinjiang (East Turkestan)
		Türkiye’s Official and Public Response to Developments in Xinjiang Since the July 5th Ürümchi Events
		Conclusion
		Note
		References
	Chapter 12: Conclusion: Ensuring the Resilience and Vitality of Uyghur Lifeways and Language in Diaspora
		Challenge: Survivor’s Guilt and Hesitation to Celebrate Culture
		Challenge: The Marginalization of Uyghur Language
		Challenge: Lack of Economic (and Other) Incentives to Maintain Lifeways and Language
		Challenge: Host-Country Audiences and Markets
		Challenge: Lack of Funds
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