Abstract
Diaspora communities in Europe are often perceived as facilitators of migration. But, this study found that, contrary to what is generally believed, their views of newcomers to Europe range from ambivalence to resentment. These perceptions are influenced by the negative migration climate in host countries and by their own status, which is often insecure. The perception of their own situation is affecting how they advise people back home who are considering migrating. Often their advice to potential migrants is that they should refrain from migrating. But, this advice is not always viewed as legitimate.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Roaming Africa: Migration, Resilience and Social Protection |
| Editors | Mirjam Van Reisen, Munyaradzi Mawere, Mia Stokmans, Kinfe Abraha Gebre-Egziabher |
| Place of Publication | Cameroon |
| Publisher | Langaa Research and Publishing Common Initiative Group |
| Pages | 203-224 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789956551736 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789956551019 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- immigrants
- emmigration and immigration
- Somalis
- Europe