International Migration, Effects of Migration - Studying Social Life - Lecture Notes, Study notes of Social Work

Download International Migration, Effects of Migration - Studying Social Life - Lecture Notes and more Study notes Social Work in PDF only on Docsity! Studying Social Life II Lecture Week 9: The Globalization of Migration Outline Why study international migration? Contemporary tendencies in international migration Migration theories and research perspectives State responses to migration Long-term effects of migration Aims By the end of these lectures you should be: able to identify the central tendencies in contemporary international migration aware of the relationship of globalization to international migration able to critically evaluate theories of migration able to compare micro and macro perspectives on migration aware of the some of the long-term effects of migration, and state responses familiar with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches to the study of migration Why study international migration? It is a key dynamic in globalization Migration results in transnationalism It is usually a collective action It affects both sending and receiving countries Migration is a key dynamic in globalization the increasing interconnectedness of societies. The global processes that have shifted the borders of economic transactions and seen the growth of TNCs; expanded communications media into global networks (TV satellites, mobile phones, PCs have all led to a sort of shrinking of the word); fostered a new global culture; created a growing awareness of shared global problems (such as environmental damage); led to the development of new forms of international governance (such as UN and WHO); and possibly weakened the nation state contemporary migrations (amongst other movements) affect the dynamics within states, the relationships between states, and the links between state, society, and culture. Migration results in increased transnationalism behaviour or institutions that simultaneously affect more than one state at once Migrants forge links between countries docsity.com Migration is usually a collective action It is affected by, and in turn affecting, wider social trends and processes. Increased communications and improved (and cheaper) transport routes aid migration. The spread of global culture aids migration. The movement of commodities and capital is accompanied by the movement of people. Regional cooperation (as in Europe) aids migration. It affects both sending and receiving countries Migrants tend to cluster in certain areas They can affect resources and services They also tend to leave certain areas They may send home remittances They may leave places without men (or women) Migration always demands both macro and micro perspectives Contemporary Tendencies Is mass migration new? The globalization of migration The acceleration of migration The growing politicization of migration The differentiation of migration The feminization of migration Is mass migration new The problem of measurement The problem of definitions Earlier mass migrations Unrecorded migration What is driving mass migration now? The globalization of migration countries of immigration countries of emigration migration is now a global phenomenon with rapidly changing forms and patterns, affecting more and more of the world in diverse ways The turbulence of migration The acceleration and politicization of migration There is a clear increase in international migration in all major regions of the world Migration is more and more becoming a political issue, as governments find ways to respond on their own, bilaterally or regionally The differentiation of migration Migration is changing in form governments increasingly have to deal with the flows of several types of migrants at once docsity.com