1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« The objective is to understand the impact of a particular discourse on an individual’s subjectivity in relation to that discourse. » (p. 147)

Questions/Hypothèses :
« Within [the] theoretical perspective [adopted] two linked research questions are addressed, namely: (1) What is the impact of refugee policy on refugee claimants? and (2) How is their subjectivity altered by the refugee determination process? » (p. 147)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
« [E]ight male refugee claimants from different parts of Africa. The claimants originated from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Burundi, Chad, and Kenya. » (p. 154)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien semi-directif

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

« This paper introduces a theoretical framework to fill a gap in our understanding of refugeeness. Based on material gathered from a series of interviews undertaken as part of an exploratory study completed in Montreal, Canada, refugee claimant subjectivity is empirically explored by examining the social construction of refugees’ subjectivity in three major spheres of life: work, family and state. [...] Refugee claimant subjectivity is analyzed through those conscious thoughts and emotions expressed by subjects, their way of understanding their refugee claimant subjectivity and their social world, in large part defined by Canadian refugee policy. » (p. 147)