Diaspora
From the Greek word
meaning 'to scatter,' a diaspora is defined as a community of people who do not
live in their country of origin, but maintain their heritage in a new land. The
Bible refers to the Diaspora of Jews exiled from Israel by the Babylonians. But
the word is now also used more generally to describe any large migration of
refugees, language, or culture. Diasporas have been associated with loss and
exile--two words that denote suffering and tragedy. Another group of
people--the Africans--were forced to move away from their homelands because of
slavery in colonial America.
Hence, a multitude of diasporas have occurred globally
due to religious, social, political, economic and even natural forces. These
forces can range anywhere from violent revolutions to massive earthquake –
essentially anything that disrupts the normal flow of life. Many of us can
probably relate to this issue, since we've got ancestral roots from one country
but reside in a different place. For instance, in the United States, a plethora
of ethnic communities exist. Americans can be classified according to
sub-cultures, such as African-American, Mexican-American, Irish-American, and
Indian-American. Inclusion of emigrants, or people who have left their
homelands to settle permanently in a different one, is a major characteristic
of a diaspora. In 20th and 21st century history, the Palestinian and Syrian
diaspora has attracted a lot of attention. In fine it is to state that to stop
diaspora the world’s leaders must take some necessary steps; like stopping wars
and improving the lifestyle of every individuals.
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