Decolonising otherness and sense of belonging: Autoethnography of a Korean woman migrant in Aotearoa New Zealand during the pandemic (2020-2022)

• 발행기관: Asian Qualitative Inquiry Association
• 저자명: Jinah Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『Asian Qualitative Inquiry Journal』Vol.4 No.1, 101~110쪽, 전체 10쪽
• 주제분류: 복합학 > 학제간연구
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.30

국문 초록

This autoethnography examines my lived experiences as a Korean migrant in Aotearoa New Zealand during the 2020-2022 global pandemic, interwoven with narratives from Asian women migrants in my doctoral research. Through personal and collective storytelling, I explore the intricate interplay between belonging and otherness, a duality that resonates deeply across our shared experiences. Employing a qualitative methodological approach, this study critically engages with decol-onising perspectives, neo-racism, and social identity theory to unpack the complexities of ethnic and racial exclusion, cul-tural hybridity, and the pervasive ‘us and them’ dichotomy amplified by colonial worldviews. The narrative reveals layers of otherness―manifested in feelings of displacement, experiences of victimisation, and unintentional harm―while highlight-ing the profound human need for belonging. The findings reveal nuanced lived realities often overlooked in broader societal discourses. This study contributes to understanding the dynamics of social identity, power relations, and belonging, offer-ing critical insights into how Asian women migrants negotiate their place in a world shaped by ethical and racial divides. It calls for a re-examination of narratives that perpetuate exclusion, advocating for more inclusive frameworks that honour diverse experiences.

목차

Introduction: Korean woman migrant is in a decolonisation process

Literature review

Narrative autoethnography

Findings

Discussions and conclusion

키워드

autoethnography decolonising ethnic and racial identities sense of belonging otherness

참고문헌

• Washington Post
• Asian Ethnicity
• The Situated Politics of Belonging
• New Zealand Journal of Psychology
• Race and racialization: Essential readings
• Sociology Compass
• Qualitative Inquiry
• Making a difference in teacher education through self-study
• Journal of World-Systems Research
• Studying Teacher Education
• Korea Journal
• Ethnic and Racial Studies
• New Zealand Population Review
• International Migration
• Ethnographies in Pan Pacific Research Tensions and Positionings
• Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work
• English teachers at work
• Journal of Studies in International Education
• Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
• Profess in Human Geography
• Phronimon
• Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
• Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work
• British Journal of Management
• Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
• Child Development
• International encyclopaedia of human geography
• Qualitative Inquiry
• Child Development
• Sociology Compass