Inclusive Solidarity and Citizenship along Migratory Routes in Europe and the Americas

Inclusive Solidarity and Citizenship along Migratory Routes in Europe and the Americas explores how civil society initiatives renegotiate societal structures in solidarity with people on the move, noncitizens, and racialized individuals, advancing theorizing and contributing to current debates about citizenship and solidarity. The book argues that solidarity is not necessarily based on pre-established communities but can arise through collective practices, new subjectivities, and the mediation of differences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Inclusive Solidarity and Citizenship along Migratory Routes in Europe and the Americas explores the interconnected concepts of solidarity and citizenship in diverse empirical contexts related to migration. This edited volume delves into the ways in which civil society initiatives redefine societal structures in solidarity with individuals on the move, non-citizens, and racialized groups, thereby advancing theoretical understanding and contributing to ongoing debates about citizenship and solidarity.

The book specifically focuses on solidarity among members of the so-called "majority society" in Europe and the Americas. It presents a comprehensive collection of chapters that examine specific practices of solidarity, both material and symbolic, as well as the mindsets, discourses, and broader societal contexts that underpin these practices. Through these empirical cases, the book makes a central argument: solidarity is not necessarily confined to pre-established and exclusive communities; rather, more inclusive solidarities emerge through collective practices, the emergence of new subjectivities, and the facilitation of differences.

Furthermore, the book suggests that it is analytically valuable to associate concepts of citizenship with solidarity by proposing the concept of "solidarity citizenship." This concept aims to highlight societal modes of relating that are constitutive of both collective and individual subjectivities. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Citizenship Studies."

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032041094