articleStudies in Media and CommunicationDec 10, 2023DIAMOND OA

Young Immigrants Acting as Interpreters and Communication Facilitators

Zarqa University

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Abstract

This investigation delves into the position of youthful migrants who step up as interpreters in their linguistically eclectic surroundings to help their parents navigate life. The focus is on the Gypsy minority located in Jordan, known for being disregarded by authorities in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The research seeks to gather information through a qualitative examination that institutes an ethnographic approach. The interviewees were 63 youngsters aged between 11-17 years old who provided profound insights during the semi-structured interviews. Gypsies, who live in tents on the outskirts of Zarqa, were the participants of the study. The study aims to show that Gypsies possess an oral…

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Keywords
  • Immigration
  • Interpreter
  • Functional illiteracy
  • Qualitative research
  • Ethnography
  • Sociology
  • Gender studies
  • Focus group
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