Why the Kosovar diaspora is more conservative and why this is important
Changing the diaspora mindset could help Kosovo progress.
|2017.09.05
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It can seem odd that Kosovars who live in the liberal countries of Western Europe are in general more conservative.
The “myth of return” serves to justify a migrant’s disinclination or inability to adjust to the culture of the country in which they live.
The diaspora must consider their own strong economic position and power not only as a privilege, but also as a responsibility.
Mehdi Sejdiu
Mehdi Sejdiu comes from a small village in Kosovo and is a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Heidelberg.
DISCLAIMERThe views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Kosovo 2.0.
This story was originally written in English.