Migration in Southern Africa: IMISCOE Regional Reader

Rugunanan, Pragna; Xulu-Gama, Nomkhosi

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.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-05-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030921132

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92114-9

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 270.0