Youth Migration and the Politics of Wellbeing

Stories of Life in Transition
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-5292-0903-7
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 430 g

This book examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people as they transition to adulthood under the shadow of migration control. Drawing on unique longitudinal data, it illuminates how they conceptualize wellbeing for themselves and others in contexts of prolonged and politically induced uncertainty.

The authors offer an in-depth analysis of the experiences of over one hundred unaccompanied young migrants, primarily from Afghanistan, Albania and Eritrea. They show the lengths these young people will go to in pursuit of safety, security and the futures they aspire to.

Interdisciplinary in nature, the book champions a new political economy analysis of wellbeing in the context of migration and demonstrates the urgent need for policy reform.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chase, Elaine

Allsopp, Jennifer

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Altersgruppen Kinder- und Jugendsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie von Migranten und Minderheiten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Conceptualizing Wellbeing in the Context of Migration and Youth Transitions

Capturing Wellbeing in Transition: An Alternative Approach

‘Iron Rod’ or ‘Colander’? Welfare Regimes in England and Italy

The Pursuit of Safety and Freedom

Legal Integrity and Recognition

Identity and Belonging

Constructing Viable Futures as ‘Adults’

Emotional and Mental Wellbeing

Friendships, Connections and Relationships

Transnational Family and Connections

Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Allsopp, Jennifer
Jennifer Allsopp is Postdoctoral Fellow in International Migration at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Coordinator of the Immigration Initiative at Harvard University.

Chase, Elaine
Elaine Chase is Associate Professor in Education, Health and International Development at University College London Institute of Education.

Elaine Chase is Associate Professor in Education, Health and International Development at UCL Institute of Education.

Jennifer Allsopp is Postdoctoral Fellow in International Migration at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Coordinator of the Immigration Initiative at Harvard University.