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RIGHT THEN, LEFT NOW1: CONSTRUCTING “MACEDONIA” IN THE MACEDONIAN DIASPORAS IN AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE
(AAB College, 2025-07-15) Takovski, Aleksandar
In the XX century, especially after WWII, a great number of ethnic Macedonians have migrated to Australia and the US, while recently, after the 1991 dissolution of Yugoslavia, the direction of the migration influx has changed its course mainly towards Europe. While the first diaspora community was motivated by economic reasons drawing rural and urban citizens alike in pursuit of better life, the second wave of migration was led by political circumstances pushing mostly young educated people who failed to envisage decent life in the homeland. Hence there is a reason to believe that the two communities have different views and feelings of their homeland that underpin their construction of it. To identify the types of ‘Macedonia’ constructed by these two communities of migrants, and trace similarities and differences, this study will analyze on-line discourses on Macedonia produced by the members of the two diasporas. In so doing, we will be particularly interested in the meanings, attitudes, feelings and images the two communities ascribe to the homeland through the on-line interaction on their FB pages.
Homeland and America in the Work of Anzia Yezierska
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Fatmir, Ramadani; Krasniqi, Kadri
Jewish migration is a monument of remembrance of pogrom and discrimination of human beings in the modern world. Migration is a radical and complex process that causes political, social, economic difficulties to countries and people faced with it. The struggle and fight of all those women and men to find survive, to live their lives or to find their identity which they had lost, or which was forcibly taken from them; clashes with cultures and identities, trying to resist, survive and not vanish. It shall be a lesson that discrimination shall never be used as a tool for humiliation. This paper will look at the literary representation of Jewish migration to the USA in the early twentieth century. These literary representations are the experience brought by Anzia Yezierska, and reflected in her two short stories about America. This paper will be concerned with the hopes, illusions, disappointments and pain experienced through a recurring cycle of pogroms and flight. This paper will portray the sufferings of a nation, which are quite similar as well as quite contrast to the representation of two worlds, the home land, and “America, the promised land”. These representations are also treated as part of the genre of travel writings; left as evidence for generations to come.
Migration and Personal Identity in Writings of the Jewish Writer, Anzia Yezierska
(AAB College, 2025-07-11) Ramadani, Fatmir; Sallauka, Ardian
Jewish migration stands as a poignant memorial to the historical pogroms and discrimination endured by human beings in the modern era. This intricate and profound process of migration gives rise to numerous political, social, and economic challenges for both the countries and the people involved. It transcends the simple act of moving from one place to another, encompassing a multifaceted journey viewed from various perspectives. This research examines the influence of one Jewish author, Anzia Yezierska, whose writings often draw from her own autobiographical experience, particularly in her works “America and I” and “How I Found America”, and how her sufferings are represented in the modern literature by delving deeply into literary works, critical analyses, and historical studies. The data analysis shows that there is a strong relationship between the American dream and the homeland in shaping the migrants dreams. These works share common themes, including a strong bond with the land, prejudices and respect. These two stories have their similarities and differences, and altogether are unique parts of the Jewish migration mosaic. It looks at the aversions against the human beings, representation of prejudice against the population forced to leave from one place to another. The data analysis demonstrates the continued relevance of migration narratives and aspirations in contemporary literature as a memorial of remembrance for young generations. "America and I" and "How I Found America" poignantly depict the suffering of Jews, highlighting both similarities and contrasts between their homeland and the promise of "America, the land of opportunity." Together, these stories contribute to the rich tapestry of Jewish migration, a testament to the resilience and struggles faced by a people seeking a better life. In order to obtain a more profound comprehension of the influence of migration on the personal identity of the writers, scholars should conduct multidisciplinary investigations. Comparative studies, literary analysis classes, and stimulating seminars will all contribute to understanding.

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