Postcolonial migrations
In this commentary, we argue for the relevance and importance of postcolonial theory to the study of migration and mobility. Building on a panel discussion at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, we highlight a number of different ways in which this could take place. W...
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Published in | Social & cultural geography Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 131 - 144 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
01.03.2013
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Summary: | In this commentary, we argue for the relevance and importance of postcolonial theory to the study of migration and mobility. Building on a panel discussion at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, we highlight a number of different ways in which this could take place. We suggest three possible interventions: stretching the boundaries of the spaces of the postcolonial; interrogating the spatial connections that are forged between disparate places through migration; and challenging singular or hierarchical notions of identity and/or place. In these ways, we conclude that postcolonial theory can complicate and enhance our understanding of migration, and that attention to migration research could, in turn, facilitate a 'social turn' for postcolonial geographies. |
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ISSN: | 1464-9365 1470-1197 |
DOI: | 10.1080/14649365.2012.753468 |