POL 129 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Transnationalism

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Politics and Public Administration
• Course: POL 129
• Professor: Julie Young

Document Summary

Discuss the challenges & opportunities of maintaining transnational connections: Transnationalism is often as much about the people who stay behind as it is about those who move. Families of migrants who remain in the country of origin, for example, are important stakeholders to consider. Individuals moving for the purpose of higher education, intra-corporate transferees or retiree migrants make for yet different transnational experiences, particularly as compared to those of less-skilled migrants. Irregular migrants require particular attention: they are no less likely to engage in transnational activities, but tend to face greater barriers and have less access to measures that could facilitate their contributions across borders. Migrants in countries of destination can develop and maintain ties with family members, communities, institutions and governments in the countries of origin, and vice versa, while contributing economically and socially to both societies. Educational, professional and lifestyle opportunities and language abilities can be enhanced.