CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Lima, Samanta Cristina |
|---|---|
| Title | Cross-Cultural Interactions And Identity Formation: A Case Study Of Slovak Families And Their Foreign Nannies |
| Summary | The aim of this thesis is to answer the research question “How do cultural exchanges between foreign nannies and Slovak families influence identity formation and interpersonal experiences within a domestic setting” using qualitative research methods to examine how foreign nannies and Slovak families interact with each other while working together. It looks at how interactions within the culture and the power dynamics of the household hierarchy shape and influence identities. Semi-structured interviews with foreign nannies show how their ideas about themselves and their home countries change, while interviews with Slovak families show their different experiences. The results demonstrate how complex cross-cultural encounters can be, especially when individuals face communication issues or have different backgrounds of cultural norms. Overall, this thesis provides a lot about how identity, power, and cultural exchange work in the case of foreign nannies who work in Slovakia. |
| Supervisor | Andras Pap |
| Department | Nationalism Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/lima_samanta.pdf |
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