The ICTs Implication on the Construction of Immigrants’ Identity: The Case of Women from Former Soviet Union (FSU) in Greek Thrace

Abstract

In this paper we report on the initial findings from a study on immigrant women from former Soviet Union and their connection to ICTs. In order to evaluate the outcomes of this study we administered an initial questionnaire which explored the nature of access and use of new technologies in the lives of immigrant from FSU settled in Greek Thrace. This research involves women of an age range of 18-60 years old. The initial findings reveal that the women were exposed to new technologies, by which keep their cultural identity and contribute to the construction of a new one in order to adapt to the demands of today’s world.

Keywords

• ICT
• Immigrants’ Identity
• Women from Former Soviet Union
• Greece