Cultural dislocation: finding intercultural possibilities in exile

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to examine the ontology of the exile and its implications for intellectuals, educators, and those seeking greater intercultural understandings. Culture to these scholars of exile becomes problematized as they feel a sense of estrangement to all cultures.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper acts as a review of literature from published scholars who have been lived a great deal of their life in exile.

Findings

Ultimately the paper suggests that educators and intellectuals can learn a great deal from the intellect of the exile, as they live culturally displaced and forge new intercultural understandings.

Originality/value

This paper offers intellectuals and educators a new perception for engaging a transmigrating world.

Citation

Kazanjian, C.J. (2013), "Cultural dislocation: finding intercultural possibilities in exile", Journal of Global Responsibility, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 7-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/20412561311324032