Migration, Transnationalism, and Lived Realities

Transnational engagement is an integral aspect in the lives of migrant communities.This session focuses on the lived realities of migrant communities in relation to theirmulti-dimensional transnational ties and activities. In particular, it examines how migrants from the Global South navigate social, cultural, economic, and political landscapes within and across global boundaries. The session examines the meanings, experiences, and agency of migrants in a transnational world. Questions for exploration include: What is the relationship between migration and transnationalism? Does migration automatically lead to transnationalism? What are the reasons for migrants’ investment in transnationalism? What are the different forms and ramifications of transnational engagement? How do migrants construct and reconstruct their lives in different geographical locations? How does their transnationalism engagement impact their personal, work, family, and community lives? How do their demographic and socio-economic backgrounds inform the types of their transnational engagement? What are the geopolitical challenges that these migrants encounter during their transnational engagement? What are the strategies they employ to succeed? How do digital resources help them to achieve their goals?

The session invites research-based papers and case studies that revolve around these questions.