Abstracts
Abstract
In this article, we examine the role of art in negotiating hybrid identities among refugees in the Nakivale settlement, Uganda. We highlight how refugees use artistic expression to navigate their sense of belonging and reconstruct their lives amid prolonged displacement. Our study explores the dynamic interplay between refugees’ cultural practices and the influences of governmental and non-governmental organizations. By emphasizing the potential of bottom-up artistic initiatives, we challenge traditional views of refugee passivity and underscore the importance of supporting refugee-led cultural expressions to enhance policy-making and improve the quality of life for displaced individuals.
Keywords:
- liminality,
- hybridity,
- refugee camp,
- identity,
- art
Résumé
Dans cet article, nous examinons le rôle de l’art dans la négociation d’identités hybrides parmi les réfugiés du camp de Nakivale, en Ouganda. Nous soulignons comment les réfugiés utilisent l’expression artistique pour naviguer dans leur sentiment d’appartenance et reconstruire leur vie au cours d’un déplacement prolongé. Notre étude explore l’interaction dynamique entre les pratiques culturelles des réfugiés et les influences des organisations gouvernementales et non gouvernementales. En mettant l’accent sur le potentiel des initiatives artistiques ascendantes, nous remettons en question la vision traditionnelle de la passivité des réfugiés et soulignons l’importance de soutenir les expressions culturelles menées par les réfugiés afin d’améliorer l’élaboration des politiques et la qualité de vie des personnes déplacées.
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