Transnational Mobilities, Migration Research and Intersectionality

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Anthias, F. 2012. Transnational Mobilities, Migration Research and Intersectionality. Nordic Journal of Migration Research. 2 (2), pp. 102-110.
AuthorsAnthias, F.
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Transnational migration studies need to be framed within a contextual, dynamic and processual analysis that recognises the interconnectedness of different identities and hierarchical structures relating to, for example, gender, ethnicity, ‘race’ and class at different levels in society. This article looks at a range of problematic issues in migration studies while also engaging with migration as a gendered phenomenon. I propose a particular analytical sensitivity, which attends to the centrality of power and social hierarchy, building on the idea of intersectionality as a heuristic device. Finally, I consider the potential of using a translocational lens, which is also able to pay attention to the challenges posed by transnationalism.

JournalNordic Journal of Migration Research
Journal citation2 (2), pp. 102-110
ISSN1799-649X
Year2012
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Web address (URL)http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10202-011-0032-y
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