Full Description
This focused case study analyses the roots of super-diversity in a place where immigration is an emerging phenomenon, Northwestern Spain (Galicia). It is characterized by a mostly rural population, an aging demographic, and a historically depressed economy. Yet the region has recently experienced a significant increase in immigration - a reversal of the region's historically pronounced trend of emigration.
To understand immigration in its early stages, this book takes a historical approach that focuses on diversities that go beyond nationality. It explores local yet international phenomena such as different patterns of return migration, transnational community and familial relationships, and niche labour markets.
The book takes a broad interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on sociology, anthropology, history, sociolinguistics, literature, and education, to provide a detailed case study analysis. While the case is specific, many other geographic regions will share some of the factors the book explores. Understanding how these factors interact will provide a useful point of contrast for analysing them in a range of other international contexts.
Contents
Chapter1. From a Land of Emigrants to a Land of Immigrants? The Complex Realities behind a Common Perception.- Part I: Galicians abroad .- Chapter2. The role of Galician Centers in the Promotion of Galician Culture Abroad.- Chapter 3. 'Cando chegamos ô Unai Estei' (When We Arrived in the USA): Literary Representations of Galician Migration to New York in the First Half of the 20th Century.- Chapter4. The ties and emotions of emigration: An analysis of personal correspondence.- Chapter5. Galician Political Refugees in Portugal during the Civil War and Post-Civil War Era (1936-1945).- Chapter6. A Theme Park in Early 20th Century Galicia: A Case Study on the Globalized Visions of "Indianos".- Chapter7. The Grandchildren of Galicia: Lived and Imagined Citizenship.- Chapter8. The Galician diaspora in the 21st Century: Demographic renovation as a response to the economic crisis.- Part 2. Strangers among us.- Chapter9. Migratory trends andtheir relation to specific policy regarding migrations in Galicia.- Chapter10. The changing role of women in transnational families living in Senegal and Galicia.- Chapter 11. "It's a better life here": Romanian Roma perceptions of successful integration.- Chapter12. The Muslim Minority in Galicia: Trajectory and Demands.- Chapter13. Gendered Mobility Strategies, Labor Market in a Context of Economic Crisis in Galicia.- Chapter14. School, Family and Migration: Toward an understanding of differential (de)construction of gender identities.- Chapter15. Cape Verdeans in Burela: Women's Empowerment through gendered cultural practices.- Part 3. Forging the new, multicultural Galicia.- Chapter16. Participatory citizenship initiatives as a crucial factor for social cohesion.- Chapter17. The Neo Project: An educational radio program to promote social cohesion.- Chapter18. Immigrant Perspectives on Linguistic and Cultural Preservation.- Chapter19. A view of Linguistic Landscapes for anEthical and Critical Education.- Chapter20. Immigrant women in situation of gender violence: Towards improving communication with public service providers through interpreters.- Chapter21. Collaborative Initiatives Between Immigrant Associations and Schools.- Chapter22. Communicating about migrations, dismantling prejudices: an experience of social journalism linking Galicia and Morocco.
