European Societies, Migration, and the Law: The 'Others' amongst 'Us'

European Societies, Migration, and the Law explores the concept of "othering" in immigration and asylum law and policy, revealing strategies and philosophies that lead to the separation of immigrants from the receiving society. It provides insights into the mechanisms of othering and exposes the tools used in legislation to implement and apply it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 459 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Immigration is a topic of ongoing political discussion, encompassing the reception, treatment, strategies for inclusion, management of migration flows, limitation of numbers, and selection of immigrants. European Societies, Migration, and the Law highlights the perception of immigrants as "the other" in the imaginary society of nationals making up receiving (nation-)states. This book offers insights into the issue of othering in immigration and asylum law and policy in Europe, introducing mechanisms of othering and revealing strategies and philosophies that lead to the othering of immigrants. It exposes the tools used in the implementation and application of legislation that separate immigrants from the receiving society.

Immigration is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been a topic of ongoing political discussion for many years. The reception, treatment, strategies for inclusion, management of migration flows, limitation of numbers, and selection of immigrants are all ongoing dialogues that shape the policies and practices surrounding immigration. European Societies, Migration, and the Law provides a comprehensive overview of the issue of othering in immigration and asylum law and policy in Europe.

Othering is a term that refers to the process of creating a sense of difference or separation between individuals or groups. In the context of immigration, othering is often used to describe the way that immigrants are perceived and treated by the receiving society. This perception can be based on a variety of factors, including their individual status, their different backgrounds, or their different histories and motivations to move across borders.

The book provides an introduction to the mechanisms of othering and reveals strategies and philosophies that lead to the othering of immigrants. It highlights the ways in which legislation, policies, and practices are used to separate immigrants from the receiving society and to create a sense of exclusion. The book also explores the impact of othering on immigrants and their families, including the psychological and social consequences of being treated as "the other."

One of the key strategies used in the othering of immigrants is the use of stereotypes. Stereotypes are beliefs or assumptions about a particular group of people that are often based on limited or inaccurate information. They can be used to justify discrimination and exclusion and to create a sense of fear and hostility towards immigrants. The book explores the ways in which stereotypes are used in immigration and asylum law and policy and how they can be challenged.

Another strategy used in the othering of immigrants is the use of language. Language can be used to create a sense of distance and to exclude immigrants from the receiving society. The book explores the ways in which language is used in immigration and asylum law and policy and how it can be used to promote inclusion and diversity.

The book also explores the impact of othering on immigrants and their families. It highlights the psychological and social consequences of being treated as "the other," including feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. It also explores the ways in which immigrants can respond to othering and to build resilience and resilience.

In conclusion, European Societies, Migration, and the Law provides a comprehensive overview of the issue of othering in immigration and asylum law and policy in Europe. It highlights the mechanisms of othering and reveals strategies and philosophies that lead to the othering of immigrants. It also explores the impact of othering on immigrants and their families and provides insights into how to challenge othering and promote inclusion and diversity.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108720793