Abstract
As southeast Asians of Arab descent living in a western secular nation, what media narratives and identities resonate with members of the Hadhrami community in Melbourne? Research has found Muslim Australian media use is fluid, generationally dependent and reflects attempts by existing power structures to connect with strategically important religious demographics. This paper explores media use and consumption within the small and little known ethnic community of Hadhramis or Arab Indonesians in Melbourne, Australia through case studies. It is part of a larger dissertation on the community, exploring different facets of its members’ identities.
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Social Media, Digital Media, Media Identity, Multiculturalism, Australia, Indonesia
