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Donoso, Claudia (Faculty Mentor)
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Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Keywords
Somali, Borderlands, Africa, Identity, Transnational identities, Colonialism
Description
Colonial borders in Africa divided long-standing communities, disrupting shared systems of culture, mobility, and identity. Somali populations, spread across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, present a unique case of transnational identity persistence. Somalis have maintained strong cultural unity despite state-imposed divisions. This study examines how this communities navigate identity across borders shaped by colonialism and post-independence governance. Using qualitative analysis of historical and political content, this study draws on postcolonial theory and border studies to analyze how identity is constructed and maintained across imposed borders.
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1 poster
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San Antonio, Texas
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