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Transnational migration and the study of children: an introduction

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posted on 2023-06-07, 16:29 authored by Katy Gardner
This introductory article sets out the main challenges that the study of children poses for the understanding of transnational migration. Children are not simply a neglected empirical group, whose perspectives are rarely considered; children can also provide researchers with important insights concerning the nature of transnationalism if the phenomenon is considered through their eyes. Research on transnational children brings to the fore issues concerning familial practices and discourses, the importance of the life-course and of generation, and the role of feelings in creating and changing transnational relationships and imaginaries. Focusing on children and children's places raises important questions concerning the relationship between the life-course and the global political economy. Finally, researching with children raises particular methodological challenges and approaches.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

ISSN

1369-183X

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

6

Volume

38

Page range

889-912

Department affiliated with

  • Anthropology Publications

Notes

Sole author of volume introduction, also editor of volume.

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2013-03-20

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