Theories and Typologies of Migration: An Overview

With regard to literature available about international migration and different theorizations, they are not discussed much as they are hindered by the increasing diversification of migration typology. This paper reviews different theories of migration and talks about the need for an interdisciplinar...

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Published in:ICFAI journal of international relations 2021-01, Vol.15 (1), p.13-22
Main Author: Kaushik, Himani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic theory
Employment
Equilibrium
Income inequality
Industrialized nations
Interdisciplinary aspects
Labor force
Labor market
Migration
Political economy
Relocation
System theory
Transnationalism
Typology
Wages & salaries
World system theory
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Summary:With regard to literature available about international migration and different theorizations, they are not discussed much as they are hindered by the increasing diversification of migration typology. This paper reviews different theories of migration and talks about the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international migration and its theorization. In the paper, the author provides an overview (personalized) of different theories of migration divided into sub-headings and structure. Theories of migration like Historical-structural theory, Push-pull theory, World system theory, Neoclassical theory, Political economy models, Role of network theory and Transnationalism or the 'transnational turn' are briefly discussed. It also points out some future challenges associated with theorization of migration. The study of migration in the global settings is restricted to socioeconomic and political aspects of the process of migration. The potential migrant's life, choices and reasons for relocation should be often discussed in the migration literature. Existential dimensions of migration and relevance of emotional aspect should be included while theorizing migration. Migration is a dynamic process with different dimensions attached to it. This paper is intended as a primer to understand some of the complexities of theorizing migration.
ISSN:0973-8509