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Exploring the Role of Cultural Immersion in Enhancing Social Sustainability Through Community Engagement and Cross- Cultural Understanding

Title
Exploring the Role of Cultural Immersion in Enhancing Social Sustainability Through Community Engagement and Cross- Cultural Understanding
Creator
Dsouza, Salu
Description
In an increasingly globalized world, cultural immersion has emerged as a powerful tool for fostering social sustainability through community engagement and crosscultural understanding. Cultural immersion refers to the process of deeply engaging with a foreign culture, whether through travel, education, work, or community- based initiatives. This study explores how cultural immersion enhances social sustainability by encouraging mutual respect, empathy, and intercultural dialogue. Social sustainability, as a core pillar of sustainable development, emphasizes the creation of inclusive, resilient, and cohesive societies. This research argues that cultural immersion, when combined with meaningful community engagement, facilitates long- term social cohesion by breaking down stereotypes, fostering intercultural cooperation, and promoting equity in social interactions. The primary objective of this study is to examine how cultural immersion contributes to social sustainability and to identify the mechanisms through which community engagement enhances cross- cultural understanding. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Global Cultural Immersions in Learning for a Sustainable Future;pp.119-141
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Dsouza S., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833732510-1; 979-833732508-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Dsouza, Salu, “Exploring the Role of Cultural Immersion in Enhancing Social Sustainability Through Community Engagement and Cross- Cultural Understanding,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24715.

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