The Crossroads. Intercultural interactions in the globalised Europe. The case of European young people in Brussels.

Abstract

Through the analysis of Brussels' expatriates community, the research investigates the consequences of globalisation on interpersonal relationships. In particular, three models are studied: a typology of European high level movers; a classification of the different kind of interpersonal relationships; a typology of cultural identities. Through the analysis of young professionals' interpersonal relationships, the research focuses on the changes in people's cultural identities which happen in consequence of intercultural relations.