Indian diaspora : ethnicity and diasporic identity

Abstract

The paper on Indian Diaspora: Ethnicity and Diasporic identity is divided into four parts. The first part poses certain questions, looking at the emergence of ethnicity and diasporic identity. The second part defines the terms and notions often used by scholars, in discussing the paper. The third part gives a brief account about Indian migration to Europe and studies on the Indian Diaspora. The fourth part analyses case studies of the Netherlands and Germany with reference to similarities and differences. Finally, in conclusion, the issue of ethnicity and identity formation in Europe is evaluated and some proposals are put forward for the way in which India and the Indian Diaspora can work together.