Rebuilding Lives After Genocide (eBook)

Linda Asquith is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Leeds Beckett University, UK. She has been working in higher education for the past 10 years. Prior to this she completed the Imperial War Museum Holocaust Education Fellowship in 2006-7. It was this fellowship that prompted her decision to conduct research which focused on Holocaust survivors and their experiences. Alongside her academic work, Linda has also worked in the field of Holocaust education and regularly gives talks on Holocaust Memorial Day to community groups.

About the Author. 7Chapter 1 - Introduction. 8Abstract 8Keywords. 8Defining ‘genocide’. 14Defining ‘victims’. 18The focus of this book. 21Methods, Methodology and Ethics. 22Specific experiences of survivors of genocide. 27Structural Overview.. 29References. 30Chapter 2 – Bourdieu and Social Capital 36Abstract 36Keywords. 36Bourdieu and Social Capital 41Habitus. 45Linguistic Habitus. 49Field. 51References. 55Chapter 3 – Migration and Acculturation. 58Abstract 58Keywords. 58Theories of Migration and Acculturation. 69Integration, Bourdieu and Social Capital 75References. 83Chapter 4 – New Lives: Initial Adaptation. 87Abstract 87Keywords. 87Utilising existing social capital 89The Kindertransport 89Leaving after the genocide. 93Use of symbolic capital 95Why the UK?. 98Cultural attachments. 102Role of family. 104Reconnecting with families. 108Adaptation through independence and dependence. 111Leaving the genocide behind. 112Need for other people. 113Pride in independence. 115Reliance on others. 118Risky individuals. 125References. 132Chapter 5 – Resettlement and Reintegration: Adapting to life in the UK. 134Abstract 134Keywords. 134Resettlement and Reintegration: The role of education and employment 135The impact of family and class background on education. 138Purpose of education. 140Starting small and working hard. 143Resettlement and Reintegration: The role of support groups. 147Community Groups. 148Participation in sport 152Formal support organisations. 156References. 172Chapter 6 – Identity and Adaptation. 174Abstract 174Keywords. 174Defining Identities. 176Hierarchy. 188Nationality and Alienation. 200Talking. 209References. 225Chapter 7 – Conclusion. 229Abstract 229Keywords. 229Concluding thoughts. 230Succeeding as a survivor. 240Policy Implications. 241References. 246Bibliography. 248 Index  260