The modern world may believe that authenticity empowers us to be our true selves. However, is this really true for all people? Would authenticity be accepted by others if it does not fit within the conceptions of those who embody "nationally authorised" attributes?

Introduction The Present Study Immigration to Ireland Diversity in Ireland 'Irish' Citizenship Migrant Children in Primary School in IrelandStructure of Book Rationalising Immigration .................................Abstract.................................................................................. Macro Assimilation, Multiculturalism and Integration....... Racialisation, Nationalism and the Nation State................. Authenticity......................................................................... WhitenessConclusion................. The Importance of Embodiment ........................................... Abstract................................................................................ Human Capital and Acculturation.....................The Theoretical Framework of Pierre Bourdieu................ Masculinities: Embodying Rationality............The Irrational Body: Gender, Socio-Economic Status and Racialisation......... Disentangling the Body from Sexuality............Phenomenology: Beyond Mind Body Dualism................... Conclusion........................................................................... Emotions, Affect and Interactional Ritual ......Abstract.................................................................................. Perception and Apperception...................................... Erving Goffman, Interaction, Rituals and Encounters Emotion and Affect The Desire for Recognition..................................................... Conclusion................. Authentically a Northside Boy ........................Abstract................................................................................... Welcome to the Northside.................................................... The Northside in the School.................................................. Being Read as 'Authentic'............