Mixed Families in a Transnational World

This book offers a transnational perspective on the processes of identity transmission and construction of mixed families in various parts of the world, highlighting how local, national, global contexts, and inter-group relations shape these processes. Nine ethnographic studies in diverse geographic areas illustrate how families' lives are shaped by historical and sociopolitical contexts, transnational dynamics, and mobility trajectories. It will interest students and scholars of migration, transnationalism, families, ethnicity, race, and racism, as well as policymakers and practitioners working with mixed individuals, migrants, and their families.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offering a comprehensive transnational perspective on the processes of identity transmission and identity construction within mixed families across different parts of the world, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how local, national, global contexts, and inter-group relations shape the development of specific forms of belonging and identification. Spanning nine rich ethnographic studies situated in geographic areas less explored in scholarship on mixed families, including Québec, Morocco, Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Philippines, Thailand, and Israel, the book's contributions shed light on how families' everyday lives are intricately shaped by historical and sociopolitical contexts, as well as by transnational dynamics and mobility trajectories. Through these in-depth investigations, the studies illustrate the context-specific realities that mold social definitions of mixedness, encompassing religious, national, cultural, ethnic, and racial dimensions, at both local and transnational levels.

The articulation of local and transnational perspectives on mixed families holds significant appeal to students and scholars engaged in the study of migration, transnationalism, families, ethnicity, race, and racism within the social sciences. This book will also be of great interest to policymakers, activists, and practitioners working in organizations dedicated to serving mixed individuals, migrants, and their families. By delving into the complexities and nuances of identity formation within mixed families, this work contributes to our understanding of the diverse experiences and challenges faced by these families in a globalized world.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367648619