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New ethnicities online: reflexive racialisation and the internet
1University of Nottingham.
The Sociological Review
|May 5, 2020
Summary
Young British South Asian and Chinese individuals redefine collective identities online. These digital platforms foster social action and challenge inequalities, demonstrating the evolving nature of ethnic group engagement with wider society.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Media Studies
- Ethnic Studies
Background:
- Young South Asian and Chinese communities in Britain are increasingly active online.
- Existing research on reflexive modernization often emphasizes individualization.
- The role of online platforms in shaping ethnic identities and social action requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how young British South Asian and Chinese individuals use the internet to express their experiences.
- To examine the redefinition of collective identities within online spaces.
- To explore the concept of 'reflexive racialisation' in the context of digital interactions.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of two specific websites (barficulture.com, britishbornchinese.org.uk).
- Interviews with website editors.
- Analysis of email exchanges with website users.
- Examination of discussion forum content.
Main Results:
- Online interactions redefine, rather than erase, collective identities.
- Websites serve as platforms for sharing experiences of racism and marginalization.
- 'Reflexive racialisation' offers a new lens to understand identity formation online.
- Online activities have led to offline social gatherings, donations, and campaigns.
Conclusions:
- Internet activity plays a significant role in the evolving social and political engagement of ethnic minority youth.
- Online platforms can foster oppositional perspectives and new forms of social action.
- These digital spaces have the potential to reshape inter-ethnic relations and societal engagement.
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