Migration in Southern Africa : IMISCOE Regional Reader

• Superior document: IMISCOE Research Ser.
• Author: Rugunanan, Pragna.
• TeilnehmendeR: Xulu-Gama, Nomkhosi.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: IMISCOE Research Ser.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (273 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This open access Regional Reader proposes new ways of theorizing migration in Southern Africa by arguing that traditional western forms of theorizing do not adequately fit the South-South migration context. It explores the existing definitions of a migrant with a view to conceptualise a definition which will speak to the complexities, envisioning a more inclusive Southern African region. The book investigates the various levels of migration moving from the local (rural to urban and urban to rural) to cross border migration; middle-class versus working-class migrant household livelihoods; livelihoods procurement versus wage earning; social capital (networks) and how they make meaning of their circumstances in a foreign space. It also acknowledges the intertwined issues of gender and class as important in analyzing migration processes and the chapters feature both in varying dimensions. As such, the book provides a great resource for students, academics and policy makers.

Table of Contents

Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Key Contributions of the Book -- 1.3 Theoretical and Methodological Processes That Brought the Book to Life -- 1.4 Structure of the Book -- References -- Part I: Theorising Migration from a Southern Perspective -- Chapter 2: Retheorising Migration: A South-South Perspective -- 2.1 Situating a South-South Theoretical Perspective -- 2.2 Retheorising Migration Without Recreating the Borders

2.3 Historicising (Labour) Migration in Southern Africa -- 2.4 Migration and Feminisation of Labour in the South -- 2.5 Rethinking Africanness in the Context of South-South Migration -- 2.6 A Theory of Migration That Crosses Nationalistic and Ethnic Boundaries -- 2.7 Concluding Theoretical Standpoints -- References -- Chapter 3: Migrating Beyond Borders and States: Instrumental and Contingent Solidarities Among South Asian Migrant Informal Workers in South Africa -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Why the Global South? -- 3.3 The Allure of South Africa -- 3.4 Feminisation of Migration in the Global South

3.5 Social Networks as a Source of Social Capital -- 3.6 Conclusion: All Is Not What It Seems -- References -- Chapter 4: Neoliberal Capitalism and Migration in the Global South: A Case of Post-ESAP Zimbabwe to South Africa Migration -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Overview of the Zimbabwean Migration Landscape -- 4.3 The Historical Context of Zimbabwe to South Africa Labour Migration -- 4.4 Why Neoliberal Capitalism in Zimbabwe? -- 4.5 The Impact of ESAP on Zimbabwe -- 4.6 Labour and Migration Interface -- 4.7 The Role of the Zimbabwean State Under Neoliberalism

4.8 Migration in the Age of Neoliberal Capitalism -- 4.9 Ways of Mitigating the Neoliberal Onslaught Against Labour -- 4.10 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Legislation and Policy Frameworks Governing Migration -- Chapter 5: Immigration Policy in South Africa: Public Opinion, Xenophobia and the Search for Progress -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Immigration Policy Reform in South Africa -- 5.3 Results: The Extent of Anti-immigrant Sentiment and How It Influences Policy -- 5.3.1 Crime Narratives of Immigration -- 5.3.2 Economic Narratives of Immigration -- 5.3.3 Welfare Chauvinism

5.3.4 Immigrant Selection Criteria -- 5.3.5 Discrimination Is a Doorway to Participation in Anti-immigrant Hate Crime -- 5.3.6 Explanations for Anti-immigrant Hate Crime -- 5.3.7 Preferences for Strategies to Combat Anti-immigrant Hate Crime -- 5.4 Discussions and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6: Refugee Policy as Infrastructure: The Gulf Between Policy Intent and Implementation for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in South Africa -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Evolution of Refugee Policy and Governance in South Africa -- 6.3 A Policy Shift -- 6.4 The Gaps in the (Legislative) Fence

6.5 Conclusion