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Migrant Capital as a Resource for Migrant Communities
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Abstract This thematic issue explores the processes and dynamics involved in how different forms of migrant capital are employed and how these relate to processes of social inclusion. Leaning on a Bourdieusian approach, we wish to move beyond existing descriptive studies and theorise the role migration plays... view more
This thematic issue explores the processes and dynamics involved in how different forms of migrant capital are employed and how these relate to processes of social inclusion. Leaning on a Bourdieusian approach, we wish to move beyond existing descriptive studies and theorise the role migration plays in the accumulation, conversion and utilisation of various forms of capital by migrant communities and their members. The articles demonstrate how migrant capital can function as a resource created by migrants during the migration process, or as an outcome of it, and are potentially available to their family members. The articles illustrate via case studies from different national contexts how transnational migrants or members of migrant communities create, accumulate and employ diverse forms of capital in their efforts to achieve inclusion in destination and sending societies.... view less
Keywords
migrant; social integration; diaspora; capital; social network; Bourdieu, P.
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Free Keywords
convertibility; diaspora community; mobilisability; resources; transnational ties
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 164-170
Journal
Social Inclusion, 7 (2019) 4
Issue topic
Social Inclusion beyond Borders: Utilization of Migrant Capital in Transnational and Diaspora Communities
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; reviewed