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Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

Social Sciences → Social Sciences → Demography

4 research outputs 0.2% of the institute spectrum

About Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

This cluster of papers explores the complex intersection of volunteer tourism, global development, and social justice. It delves into the motivations, impacts, and ethical challenges associated with volunteer tourism, emphasizing the importance of fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting sustainable practices, and critically examining the neoliberal dynamics at play. The papers also highlight the potential for volunteer tourism to contribute to global citizenship and community engagement while addressing issues of systemic inequality and post-colonial power dynamics.

Keywords

Volunteer Tourism Development Global Citizenship Social Justice Community Engagement Cross-Cultural Understanding Sustainability Ethical Challenges Motivations Neoliberalism

Development over time

Year research outputs
2024 1
2022 1
2021 1
2018 1

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Researchers strongly represented in this topic

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Yim Ming Connie Kwong
Dr. Yim Ming Connie Kwong
2 Research outputs
Marie Fujitani
Prof. Dr. Marie Fujitani
1 Research outputs

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