Watley, G. (2010) Consumer networks of Caribbean people in Northamptonshire, England: how were these shaped by formal and influences, as well as perceptions of diaspora? Paper presented to: XVI International Oral History Association Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 07-11 July 2010. (Unpublished)
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Abstract:
Oral history can simultaneously illuminate documentary history whilst augmenting historical narratives. Through analysing aspects of consumer behaviour, this paper will give its readers a greater understanding of how a racially discriminated group, in this case Caribbean people in the English county of Northamptonshire, used consumerism to both thwart projection of inferiority onto them, as well as using their consumer behaviour to affirm and reaffirm positive Caribbean identities within the context of being in a location where they were very few in number. Furthermore, this paper will give examples of how different generations manifested their consumer behaviour differently because of their era based experiences
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Consumer networks, Caribbean, shared identities, generational schism, informal, learning, communities
Subjects:
D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > DA90 Antiquities. Social life and customs. Ethnography > DA125 Racial groups. Race relations
D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > DA670 Local history and description > DA670.N7 Northamptonshire
D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D16.14 Oral history
H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions > HC94 By region or country > HC257 Great Britain > HC260.C6 Consumerism
D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > DA670 Local history and description > DA670.N7 Northamptonshire
D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D16.14 Oral history
H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions > HC94 By region or country > HC257 Great Britain > HC260.C6 Consumerism
Creators:
Watley, G.
Corporate Creators:
University of Northampton, Northamptonshire Black History Association
Funders or Sponsors:
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Social Issues
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
11 July 2010
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
XVI International Oral History Association Conference
Event Dates:
07-11 July 2010
Event Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Unpublished
Refereed:
Yes
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