New Study Reveals Indonesian Muslim Diaspora in Western Countries Thriving
The article talks about a new type of diaspora called voluntary diaspora, where a group actively maintains their social bond and identity. This is different from the usual idea of diaspora as victims or refugees. The researchers studied Indonesian Muslims living in Western countries to understand this new concept. They found that these diaspora groups organize themselves willingly to stay connected and preserve their culture. This challenges the common belief that diaspora is always a result of being forced to leave their homeland.