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Transnationalism: A New Analytic Framework for Understanding Migration
... Transnational migration studies explore recurrent border-crossing activities of migrants who keep up ties with relatives in their country of origin, thus connecting both their country of arrival and that of origin and thereby constructing new social ields or spaces (cf. Faist 2010;Glick Schiller et al. 1992, Goldring et al. 2003Mau 2010;Portes et al. 1999;Pries 2008;Vertovec 1999). 3 Adopting the transnational approach and taking into account research perspectives from mobility studies, this chapter will introduce a new analytical conceptthe "mobilities perspective" -in order to uncover the plurality and broad spectrum of geographical movements that individuals experience as signiicant biographical constellations of mobility. ...
... With this shit of perspective, I wish to acknowledge the diversity of geographi-cal movements and their temporal, spatial, and social implications. his approach draws on work in the rather young ield of mobility studies (Adey 2010;Cresswell 2006;Sheller 2011;Urry 2007) and combines it with established work in the ield of migration studies (Faist 2010;Goldring et al. 2003;Glick Schiller et al. 1992;Mau 2010;Portes et al. 1999;Pries 2008;Vertovec 1999, amongst others). I examined the questions of whether, how and what kind of mobility experiences are constituted and given meaning throughout the life course of an individual, illustrated by the analysis and interpretation of the life-story of my respondent Francis. ...
... Globalization is defined as "the trend of growing worldwide interconnectedness" (Pieterse 2019a, p. 59). To address the implications of globalization, Schiller, Basch, and Blanc-Szanton (1992) introduced transnationalism as a novel analytic framework for comprehending migration. They conceptualized transnationalism as "the processes by which immigrants build social fields that link together their country of origin and their country of settlement" (p. 1). ...
Globalization has given rise to a new generation of English language teachers, including transnational teachers, who have complex teacher identities that the traditional “native” versus “non-native” English teacher dichotomy fails to capture adequately. Researchers have problematized this dichotomy by applying theories such as poststructuralism. However, there is a lack of consensus on a theory that can challenge the monolingual model and the language hierarchy to support the development of teacher identity. Consequently, this case study draws on the theory of hybridity from sociology and uses narrative inquiry and interviews to explore the evolution of a Chinese-Canadian English teacher, Sally, in constructing her teacher identity, which includes both achievements and challenges. The study contributes to the literature by attempting to lessen the impact of the language hierarchy and the “native” versus “non-native” dichotomy through empirical evidence supporting hybridity theory. The findings reveal the complexity of Sally’s teacher identity development across various contexts, resulting in numerous struggles. This complexity aligns with hybridity theory. Moreover, Sally outlines her coping strategies, which could help transnational teachers overcome obstacles and successfully broaden their teacher identities. The study discusses theoretical and pedagogical implications for the development of English language teacher identity and teacher training.
... The review categorizes research into three main themes: social media in pre-migration information, influence on migrants' incorporation into host societies, and the preservation of transnational ties among immigrant communities. Theoretical frameworks are applied to understand these dynamics, particularly affecting social capital (Bourdieu, 1986), transnationalism (Glick Schiller et al., 1992), and agency (Castells, 2009). By synthesizing interdisciplinary findings, this paper aims to provide a conceptual foundation focusing on the importance of social media in the migration process. ...
This paper provides a comprehensive literature review on the relationship between social media and migration. It discusses the role of social media in shaping migration behaviors, experiences, and outcomes, as well as its influence on pre-migration planning, integration processes, and transnational connections. The review categorizes research into three main themes: social media in pre-migration information, influence on migrants’ incorporation into host societies, and the preservation of transnational ties among immigrant communities. Theoretical frameworks are applied to understand these dynamics, particularly affecting social capital (Bourdieu, 1986), transnationalism (Glick Schiller et al., 1992), and agency (Castells, 2009). By synthesizing interdisciplinary findings, this paper aims to provide a conceptual foundation focusing on the importance of social media in the migration process. The conclusion suggests avenues for further exploration, particularly concerning the implications of digital divides on migrant experiences and highlights the implications of social media interactions for both migrants and host societies, ultimately suggesting directions for future research.
... In our research we refer to the Neoclassical Economics macro theory by Arthur Lewis (1954), The New Economics of Labor Migration (NELM) micro theory by Odette Stark and David Bloom (1985) and Network meso-theory (Hagen-Zanker, 2008;Massey et al., 1993). Additionally, we will be addressing the theoretical discourse of "Transnationalism" that was introduced by Nina Glick Schiller, Basch, and Blanc-Zsanton (1992) and was proposed as an alternative to the widely accepted theory of assimilation (Johnsson, 2016). The immigrants are viewed not as uprooted persons, but individuals who interconnect across international boundaries and live simultaneously in at least two nation-states (Glick Schiller et al., 1995). ...
The goal of the paper is to shed light on gendered nature of labor migration in the post-Soviet Georgian transitional families. Based on qualitative research methods, this study tries to identify how both, an immigrant wife and her husband left in Georgia conceptualize their gender roles and functions toward family members amid existing challenges. Our research showed that the both financial and emotional burdens of the family are on the part of immigrant women mainly. In few families, fathers take care of children, but in most cases mother’s role is played by a grandmother. Even though almost all respondents noted improvement of economic conditions, the temporary separation of the family members is seen as a social loss. The vast majority of families have not invested remittances in small businesses. It indicates the stagnation of the process of economic and social development in Georgia that restricts the migrants’ way back to home.
La emergencia en Cuba de medios independientes en línea y su creciente relevancia a nivel internacional, la presencia de la diáspora cubana en procesos de comunicación pública mediados por la web y la ascendente participación en redes sociales digitales de cubanos en todo el mundo, obligan a repensar los procesos comunicativos de la isla más allá de las fronteras del territorio nacional. A partir de un modelo analítico que se apoya en las nociones de comunicación pública y transnacionalismo, el presente artículo realiza un análisis de las condiciones que caracterizan a la comunicación pública que tiene lugar en Cuba y propone la perspectiva transnacional para el estudio de los fenómenos asociados a este campo. En un primer momento se contextualiza el fenómeno migratorio en Cuba desde el triunfo de la Revolución hasta la actualidad y la emergencia de los nuevos medios independientes en línea. Luego se atiende a los referentes teóricos que sustentan el trabajo y finalmente se analiza la relevancia de la diáspora en los procesos comunicativos asociados a la isla y cómo esto, junto a las prácticas de los medios independientes en línea, median la configuración de la comunicación pública en Cuba marcada por lo glocal.
El transnacionalismo es un proceso que está uniendo los extremos sociodemográficos y culturales que históricamente se mantuvieron separados: por un lado, las áreas rurales en los paises del hemisferio sur, y, por otro, las ciudades en países del hemisferio norte. Estas uniones todavía no significan una integración cultural, pero si están contribuyendo a una mayor diversidad racial y cultural. El creciente proceso de formación de culturas transnacionales está produciendo un triple efecto: en los países emisores (en nuestro caso, el Perú), en los paises de destino (EE.UU. de Norteamérica y España), y en la formación de la nueva identidad y los imaginarios de los migrantes. Las tesis centrales en el presente libro son: a) los migrantes peruanos de los últimos 15 años son los actores principales del transnacionalismo; b) su vocación gregaria, que tiene su origen en la cultura andina, facilita la formación de sus organizaciones y el liderazgo en la diáspora: y c) los cambios sociopoliticos y culturales ocurridos en el Perú influyen en los imaginarios individuales y colectivos que los han revinculado con el Perú. En adelante, la cultura peruana no se podrá circunscribir al territorio peruano. Ella está en todo el mundo, sus actores son los migrantes. La globalización en los medios de difusión, en el transporte, en los flujos demográficos y en el mercado del trabajo serán las causas y, al mismo tiempo, los efectos de este nuevo fenómeno en el siglo XXI.
So far, Croatian migrant families have been predominantly studied within the scope of theoretical questions oriented toward ethnicity and their role as the guardians of ethnic/national identity. Going beyond the ethnic lens of those studies, the article focuses on an exploration of family structures and the social functioning of wider kinship networks in the migration context as well as an understanding of how migrants conceive of ethnic/national identity. By highlighting the complex entanglements of traditional family patterns (patrilocality, seniority, and gender roles), transnational kinship networks and “a little tradition of ethnic/national identity” held by migrants, this article seeks to establish autonomous research into family processes among Croatian migrants and to make a rapprochement between classical anthropological research of family and kinship and migration studies.
A new analytic framework for understanding migration In Tmanh a tnznmatkmulperspec& on m@&: Race, c h s , ethnuiq, and natkmultim reconsiclere
- Glick Schiller
- Linda Basch
- Cristina Blanc-Szanton
- Transnationalism
Glick Schiller, Nina, Linda Basch, and Cristina Blanc-Szanton
Transnationalism: A new analytic framework for understanding migration.
In Tmanh a tnznmatkmulperspec& on m@&: Race, c h s, ethnuiq, and natkmultim reconsiclere, edited by Nina Gtick %hiller, Linda Basch, and Cristina Blanc-Szanton. Annals $the New Ymk Academy ofSciences 645:l-24. This
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Szanton Rethinking m@rion, ethniiq, me and nationalism in t n z m~l~c h
- Linda Basch
- Nina Glick
- Cristina Blanc
Basch, Linda, Nina Glick &hiller, and Cristina Blanc-Szanton
Rethinking m@rion, ethniiq, me and nationalism in t n z m~l~c h.
New York: Gordon-Breach. Forthcoming.