This is a final research project for the completion of my Master of Journalism at the University of British Columbia.
Generation: Removed is an audio exploration of how some members of Canada’s diaspora understand their cultural identities and heritage ties, especially during conflict and in the age of digital media. It is made up of several interviews with members of the diaspora of different backgrounds, attachments, ages, and generations, as well as my own reflections and questions as a fourth-generation Ukrainian. A big thank you to all of my interviewees for being willing to share your stories and go deep, and to my supervisors, Kathryn Gretsinger and Chris Tenove, for guiding me and ensuring this project came to life.
Intro
Introducing, Generation: Removed, a brief overview of the questions this project seeks to answer, and why it is important to me.
E1 — The Art of Belonging
A look at what it means to belong in terms of identity and culture, as well as genuine interest versus performance in the age of social media. Plus, is it too late to connect with your heritage?
E2 — The Burden of Guilt
There are many reasons people experience diasporic guilt. Under both a personal and psychological lens, this episode explores those reasons with cultural psychologist, Benjamin Cheung.
E3 — The Myth of Return
What is it like to have an ache to return to your home country, but not be able to? The final episode of Generation: Removed looks at the ‘Myth of Return’ and the concept of seeking.