Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Migration, immigration and emigration > Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)
Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)

Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Available


X
About the Book

This book examines the influences of social class and inequality structures on migration in Africa using information from Ghana. As the country achieves moderate to significant economic gains driven (in part) by the country’s diaspora communities, the desire to migrate has intensified. Migration is now synonymous with social mobility and self-improvement. It has been found that existing class and status inequalities are analytically inseparable from the social and cultural processes underpinning the motivations behind Ghanaian migration. Migrant class and socioeconomic attributes are closely intertwined, reinforcing and operating at every level of the migration decision-making to influence the motivation to migrate, the type and form of migration, the direction of the migration, its timing, and ultimately the outcomes and expectations that migrants associate with their decision to migrate. From a historical and contemporary perspective, this book argues that power and class-based structural relationships are significant components in understanding how migratory diasporas shape and are shaped in turn by social class and inequality. The social class identities that Ghanaian immigrants manifest in the United States are often based on immigrant formulations and importation of class dynamics from the home country. These identities are then transformed in the countries of destination and replayed or relived back home, thereby creating multiple class identities that are powerful forces in inducing social changes. In essence, migrant social class attributes formed before and post-migration is significant because it holds the possibilities of transforming the social structures of migrant-sending countries. As migrants return home and seek reintegration into the body polity of the home society, conflicts emanating from changes in their class dynamics may hinder or promote sociocultural and economic development. Hence, the imperative of the central government is to understand and incorporate into national development planning the social class characteristics of its citizens who are leaving, as well as those who are returning.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Social Class and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration Chapter 2: The Layers of Social Class Formations and Class Consciousness in Ghana Chapter 3: Class Inequalities in Internal and Regional Migration in Ghana Chapter 4: Class Profiles of Ghanaian Immigrants: A Socio-Historical Perspective Chapter 5: Economic Conditions of the Ghanaian Immigrant Underclass: A Culture of Resilience Chapter 6: The New Black Immigrant Elites: A Sociological Portrait of the Immigrant Doctors, Allied Healthcare Professionals, and Academic Class Chapter 7: Conclusion: Influences of Class and Inequality Structures on African Diasporas and Homeland Development

About the Author :
John A. Arthur is professor of sociology and anthropology and director of the African and African American studies program at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Review :
"Most works on economic and social dimensions of migration addressing the issue of class and inequality among migrants do so mostly with respect to the destination areas of migrants. In this book, the author argues that class and inequality dominate every facet of African life, consequently shaping contemporary migration in the region. Though migration has been a tool for lessening inequality in Ghana, it is characterized by inequalities too. These are not often manifested in the chronicles of African migration, but Arthur’s book fills this gap with content extended to historical perspectives and sociological dimensions of the subject. This book is a must-read for both academics who seek to provide research evidence for migration policy and policy makers (national and international) attempting to manage migration in the region. Both will not hesitate to acknowledge how class dynamics are played at both the origin and destination and indeed in the entire migration process as illustrated with the Ghanaian (internal and international) experience that is not different from those of other African countries. It is the best basis for understanding contemporary migration in Ghana/Africa and managing it.” An illuminating account on migration and the shaping of class identities in Ghana and the Ghanaian diaspora. The book is insightful and timely as it contributes to our body of knowledge about migration and social stratification in contemporary Africa and beyond. In this book, Arthur maintains that the class composition and formations in contemporary Africa provide the impetus for migration, a process that would continue into the foreseeable future if the inequalities that exist between social groupings in the region (class, marginalized minorities, among others) are not addressed. Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration is a welcome addition to sociological studies on contemporary African immigrants and their pathways into mainstream societies in their host nations. This is a book that will be of interest to a wide range of scholars form a variety of disciplines: Africanists and non-Africanists alike. Highly readable analysis of how class impacts the processes of African migration to the United States and in turn, contemporary African and American societies. Writing in accessible language, Arthur underscores some key questions on the important theme of twentieth and twenty first century African global migration. Focusing primarily on Ghana and Ghanaian immigrants, the book explores how inequality and class status differentiate immigrant experiences and economic and political change in a transnational context. It raises some key questions about the meanings of pan-Africanism, diaspora, belonging, inequality, and mobility in the contemporary world.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781498503839
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 558 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1498503837
  • Publisher Date: 15 Oct 2014
  • Height: 236 mm
  • No of Pages: 296
  • Series Title: African Migration and Diaspora Series
  • Sub Title: Evidence from Ghana
  • Width: 162 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC -
Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Class Formations and Inequality Structures in Contemporary African Migration: Evidence from Ghana(African Migration and Diaspora Series)

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!