Migration and Integration in a Post-Pandemic World: Socioeconomic Opportunities and Challenges

The book explores current migration and integration challenges in the post-COVID-19 world, examining how the pandemic has affected transnationalism, identity, labor market employment, and discrimination of migrants. It also discusses the role of cosmopolitanism and welfare chauvinism, trade union attitudes, return policies, and the challenges faced by unaccompanied refugee youth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

As the world gradually emerges from the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book delves into the intricate realm of current migration and integration challenges. With a backdrop of longstanding migration trends, it seeks to answer crucial questions: has the pandemic altered the observed patterns, transformed the circumstances faced by international migrants upon arrival, or impacted the opportunities and barriers to integration?

To explore these profound inquiries, this volume brings together the insightful contributions of twenty-four esteemed researchers. Their research focuses on the multifaceted effects of COVID-19 on transnationalism, identity, labor market employment, and the discriminatory treatment of migrants in diverse ways. The book also delves into the complexities arising from the need to include hesitant migrant groups in vaccination programs, examining the loyalties and tensions that this entails. Furthermore, it examines the role of cosmopolitanism and welfare chauvinism in narratives surrounding inward migration flows, the stance of trade unions on migration, the challenges associated with implementing return policies, and the unique challenges faced by unaccompanied refugee youth from Afghanistan.

By undertaking a comprehensive analysis of these critical topics, this book offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of migration and integration in the post-pandemic world. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike, as it sheds light on the complex dynamics shaping the lives of migrants and their communities. As we navigate the ongoing challenges and opportunities presented by this global crisis, this book provides a timely and insightful perspective on the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive and resilient society.

Weight: 577g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031191558
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023