New Chinese Immigrants in New Zealand: Floating families?

This book explores how new immigrant families from the People's Republic of China adapt to New Zealand's immigration policy, which does not easily accommodate their cultural preference for living as multigenerational families. It analyzes a three-generation framework and investigates how migratory mobility and intergenerational dynamics shape migratory trajectories and family lives. It sheds light on how different family generations pursue their interests while maintaining unity and cohesiveness. The book offers valuable insights into transnational family migration and can be a reference for studying similar phenomena in other contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the lives of new immigrant families from the People's Republic of China (PRC) who have made their way to New Zealand. It explores the intricate ways in which these families have adapted to the country's immigration policy regime, which does not readily accommodate their cultural preference for living as multigenerational families. Through a comprehensive three-generation framework, the book examines the migratory journeys and intergenerational dynamics of first-generation adult immigrants, their children, and older parents. It sheds light on how migratory mobility and intergenerational relationships shape the migratory trajectories of individual family members and ultimately mold their family lives and sense of identity.

The book also delves into the complex dynamics of pursuing individual interests and goals while maintaining family unity and cohesion in the face of increasing transnational mobility opportunities and constraints. It investigates how familial ties, transnational connections, and a sense of identity and belonging are defined and redefined during the process of transnational migration. This insightful work serves as a valuable heuristic reference and meaningful comparative parameter for studying transnational family migration in other contexts.

As a significant theoretical contribution to the field of transnational family formation in contexts where restrictive immigration policies force members of multigenerational families to reside in different countries, this book holds great appeal to academics specializing in sociology, anthropology, race and ethnic studies, as well as Asian and Chinese studies. Its comprehensive analysis and thoughtful insights provide valuable perspectives on the experiences and challenges faced by immigrant families in navigating diverse cultural and legal landscapes.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367767129