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.
| ISBN: | 9783030921132 |
| Publication date: | 31st May 2022 |
| Author: | Pragna Rugunanan |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 270 pages |
| Series: | IMISCOE Research Series |
| Genres: |
Migration, immigration and emigration Labour / income economics |
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.
Migration in Southern Africa features in the following genres: Migration, immigration and emigration, Labour / income economics
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Migration in Southern Africa was written by Pragna Rugunanan and published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Migration in Southern Africa has 270 pages
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