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The future of the Croatian community and identity in Australia
The future of the Croatian community and identity in Australia

Author(s): Ilija Šutalo
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Croatian Studies Centre
Keywords: Australian-Croatian; Croatian diaspora; Australia; immigrants; identity; diaspora

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the current status of the Croatian community in Australia and investigates what can be learnt from the experience of other Croatian communities in the diaspora. It argues that to ensure a strong Croatian community in Australia in the future the second and subsequent generations of Croatians will need to take a more active role in preserving the Croatian community and identity in Australia. This has already begun through second-generation Croatians taking a more active role in club activities. This article also recommends strategies to help preserve the Croatian community and identity in Australia beyond this generational transition.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 007-030
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English