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New “Other”: Thoughts on Migration and Migrants

By Tuba Bircan

Published: 16 July 2025 [Migration Series: 53]

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Migration is far more than the movement of people across borders; it encompasses identity, agency, and the stories that define who we are. In New “Other” – Thoughts on Migration and Migrants, a new generation of migration scholars brings fresh perspectives on the complexities of migrant experiences in Europe. This compelling volume delves into the gendered struggles of highly skilled migrant women, the underexplored realities of irregular migration, and the powerful role media plays in shaping public perceptions of refugees.

Blending critical theory, ethnographic research, and innovative methodologies, the authors interrogate the structures of power, representation, and agency that shape migration policies and societal narratives. Through rich empirical evidence and thoughtful reflections, they explore how identity, aspirations, and belonging are negotiated in an increasingly globalised but divided world.

New “Other” – Thoughts on Migration and Migrants addresses key gaps in migration research, offering valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex intersections of migration, identity, and governance.

CONTENTS:

• INTRODUCTION: New Perspectives for Old Questions – Tuba Bircan
• CHAPTER 1. Strategic Individualism: An Exploratory Framework to Centre the Aspirations of Migrant Women in Europe – Damini Purkayastha and Tuba Bircan
• CHAPTER 2. Imaginaries of Europe: Freedom as a Means of Oppression Practised on Syrian Women Refugees – Duha Ceylan
• CHAPTER 3. Perception of Syrian Refugees and Nationalism in Turkey: The Case of Eksi Sozluk – Melis Zeynep Unur
• CHAPTER 4. Revealing Under- and Over-Coverage in Irregular Migration Statistics – Ahmad Wali Ahmad-Yar and Tuba Bircan
• CHAPTER 5. Professional and Migrant, Both and Neither: Perspectives and Practices on Professional Card and Self-Employment of Turkish Migrants in Belgıum – Asena Karaçaltı
• CHAPTER 6. Migrant Othering and Solidarity: Comparing the Perceptions of Privileged Migrants in Brussels – Elodie Hut
• CHAPTER 7. New Perspectives on Migrant Fertility in Belgium: The Congolese Diaspora – Marie Alice Mosuse
• Concluding Remarks: Advancing Perspectives on Migration and Migrants – Tuba Bircan

Product Details:

Migration Series: 53
ISBN: 978-1-80135-300-7 (print)
ISBN: 978-1-80135-301-4 (digital)
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Published: 16 July 2025
Language: English
Pages: 161
Binding: Paperback
Interior Ink: Black & white
Weight (approx.): 0.55 kg
Dimensions (approx.): 15cm wide x 23cm tall