Insurgent communities: how protests create a Filipino diaspora

Tülay Yılmaz

doi:10.1080/14742837.2026.2699092

July 2, 2026Social movement studies

Insurgent communities: how protests create a Filipino diaspora

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This work aims to redefine how diasporas are understood by emphasizing the role of political engagement rather than just migration.
Analysis of case studies in Filipino communities
Exploration of political protests and their impacts on community dynamics
Comparative study of traditional migration theories and political contention
Highlights the significance of protests in shaping diasporic identities
Demonstrates a shift in understanding diaspora—linking it to political rather than merely geographical factors
Uncovers how political actions nurture community and identity among Filipinos abroad.

Implication

This analysis redefines diaspora formation through political contention in Filipino communities, indicating new insights on migration.

Abstract

In Insurgent Communities, Sharon M. Quinsaat offers a compelling rethinking of diaspora formation by shifting the analytical focus from migration to political contention. Rather than treating diasp...

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