Family dynamics in transnational African migration to Europe

An Introduction

Bibliographic Data

ID8043582
AuthorsReinhilde Sotiria König (University of Amsterdam), Marina De Regt (0000-0002-7325-9705, University of Amsterdam)
Year2009
Volume3
Issue1
Pages1-15
Publication date2009-12-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican and Black Diaspora An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1752-8631 • E-ISSN: 1752-864X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17528630903368232
OpenAlexW1975864108
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited38

This introduction to the special issue on 'Family dynamics in transnational African migration to Europe' outlines a number of important themes in contemporary migration of sub-Saharan African migrants to Europe. This special issue focuses on gender and intergenerational ties and tensions within families. The authors argue that the study of family dynamics in contemporary migration from Africa to Europe needs to be put in a historical perspective, and linked to discussions about emerging African Diasporas and their impact on transnational relationships. In addition, they point to the fluidity of migration, the different migration trajectories, the difficulties of labelling and categorizing migrants, and emphasize the everyday negotiations, struggles, and decision-making processes of people on the move. In doing so the authors intend to contribute to the debate about the non-economic aspects of contemporary African migration to Europe

Dynamics · Family ties · Migration studies · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy

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