The lived experience of coloured citizens in Malta

Abstract

This is a qualitative study which aims in exploring the living situation of coloured citizens in Malta and Gozo. The data was obtained from in- depth interviews with four participants. The emergent themes were analysed through interpretative phenomenological approach. The study highlights the struggles that these coloured citizens went through their life, especially in Malta. Nevertheless these struggles did not defeat the participants. They all showed a sense of resilience, some more than others. Their identity was challenged, built and strengthened through their life experience. The participants believe in having a better future made up of more inclusion and integration.