Course:ANTH213/2024/topic/Migration & Citizenship
Introduction
Migration, in its simplest definition, is the movement of people from one place to another. It is a simple phenomenon that has gained great attention nowadays because of its shifting and growing nature in the world scenario. People may think of migration as a recent phenomenon, however, it has been a fundamental aspect of human history.
Humans have always migrated in groups and as individuals for several different reasons. Natural disasters and climate change are environmental factors that lead to the displacement of people. War and conflict are socio-political factors pushing individuals to leave their place of origin. Facing oppression because of one’s ethnicity, religion, gender, race, and culture can lead to human rights violations, and government persecution which increases the odds of an individual seeking asylum elsewhere. Things such as labor standards, poverty, and the overall state of a country to provide a good quality of life can also be factors.
Now when talking about migration another important topic that often surges is citizenship, but what does it mean to be a citizen of a country? In its strictest sense, citizenship is a legal status that means a person has a right to live in a state and that state cannot refuse them entry or deport them. This legal status may be conferred at birth, or, in some states, obtained through naturalization. But in many cases, the dimension of citizenship is a much more symbolic one. The complex and often assumed relationship between citizenship and belonging to a nation goes way deeper than just the legal system. Yes, citizenship makes a person eligible to make use of the public assets the government provides, but it's also about integration into society.
Immigration policies establish bureaucratic classifications for individuals, determining who is permitted to enter and live in destination countries and who is denied access to crossing borders or attaining legal status. These policies also dictate the disparate rights granted to residents based on these classifications. The selection and stratification inherent in these policies, even when presented as ostensibly rooted in considerations of skills are actually heavily influenced by notions of national identity, gender, sexuality, class, race, and postcolonial dynamics.
Section 1 (use a heading)
Each section will be composed by a group member and should consist of 1000-1200 words, delving into one thematic aspect of the chosen concept. Ensure that each section is informed by anthropological approaches to the themes and questions explored in your writing. Additionally, include a minimum of three external sources and three sources from the syllabus to support your analysis.
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Each section will be composed by a group member and should consist of 1000-1200 words, delving into one thematic aspect of the chosen concept. Ensure that each section is informed by anthropological approaches to the themes and questions explored in your writing. Additionally, include a minimum of three external sources and three sources from the syllabus to support your analysis.
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Each section will be composed by a group member and should consist of 1000-1200 words, delving into one thematic aspect of the chosen concept. Ensure that each section is informed by anthropological approaches to the themes and questions explored in your writing. Additionally, include a minimum of three external sources and three sources from the syllabus to support your analysis.
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Each section will be composed by a group member and should consist of 1000-1200 words, delving into one thematic aspect of the chosen concept. Ensure that each section is informed by anthropological approaches to the themes and questions explored in your writing. Additionally, include a minimum of three external sources and three sources from the syllabus to support your analysis.
Section 5 (use a heading)
Each section will be composed by a group member and should consist of 1000-1200 words, delving into one thematic aspect of the chosen concept. Ensure that each section is informed by anthropological approaches to the themes and questions explored in your writing. Additionally, include a minimum of three external sources and three sources from the syllabus to support your analysis.
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