نبذة مختصرة : The aim of this study is to examine how transnationalism is expressed among second-generation immigrants in Sweden with Bosnian background. This is done through showcasing ties and relationships they have to the country of origin. Furthermore, the study examines how second-generation immigrants with Bosnian backgrounds negotiate their social identities. The study is based on qualitative semi-structured interviews with a participation of six second-generation immigrants in Sweden with Bosnian background, to achieve the study´s purpose and answer the research questions. The participants are between the ages of 21-24. The data was further structured with a thematic analysis method and analyzed through following theories: transnationalism explained by Glick Schiller, Basch and Blanc-Szanton and social identity explained by Jenkins. Additionally, the theory of stigmatization, explained by Goffman, was used to analyze the materials. The study is compared and understood through previous research on the subject. This leads to position this study in the current state of research, of migration and identity construction. The result of the shows that second-generation immigrants in Sweden with Bosnian background maintain ties with the country of origin and develop identities and social relations in two national contexts. They travel to Bosnia- Hercegovina regularly and communicate routinely with family and relatives. They maintain ties mainly through their parents. Their social identity negotiates in conjunction with several social groups, such as ethnic Swedish people, Bosnian people in Sweden and other second-generation immigrants with different backgrounds. The study shows that through their transnational identity they feel a sense of group belonging and affilations to both national contexts. They experienced deviation from the Swedish majority society and stigmatization only when their etnic origin and religion where commented on
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