Migration in Southern Africa : IMISCOE Regional Reader / edited by Pragna Rugunanan, Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rugunanan, Pragna, editor.

Xulu-Gama, Nomkhosi, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emigration and immigration--Congresses.

Emigration and immigration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 pages) : illustrations

Other Title:

Migration in Southern Africa

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2022.

Summary:

This open access Regional Reader proposes new ways of theorizing migration in Southern Africa by arguing that traditional western forms of theorizing do not adequately fit the South-South migration context. It explores the existing definitions of a 'migrant' with a view to conceptualise a definition which will speak to the complexities, envisioning a more inclusive Southern African region. The book investigates the various levels of migration moving from the local (rural to urban and urban to rural) to cross border migration; middle-class versus working-class migrant household livelihoods; livelihoods procurement versus wage earning; social capital (networks) and how they make meaning of their circumstances in a 'foreign' space. It also acknowledges the intertwined issues of gender and class as important in analyzing migration processes and the chapters feature both in varying dimensions. As such, the book provides a great resource for students, academics and policy makers.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.