New “Other” - Thoughts on Migration and Migrants

Tuba Bircan

Aug 2025 · Migration Series Book 53 · Transnational Press London

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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

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

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 experienc...

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