sociology of migration

Tech Workers on Google Visa and the Sociology of Legal Uncertainty in the United States

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Tech Workers on Google Visa and the Sociology of Legal Uncertainty in the United States

Introduction In recent years, the United States has emerged as a global hub for high-skilled technology workers, attracting engineers, programmers, data scientists, and researchers from across the world. These workers play a crucial role in sustaining innovation, productivity, and global competitiveness. Yet, despite their economic value, many of them live under a persistent condition of … Read more

Migration: Determinants and Consequences (A Sociological Perspective)

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Social Stratification and Inequality in Oceania: A Sociological Perspective

Migration — the movement of people from one place to another — is one of the most significant social phenomena shaping human civilization. It involves the relocation of individuals or groups from their native place to another region, country, or continent, either temporarily or permanently. From a sociological standpoint, migration is not merely a geographical … Read more

Post-Independence Migration Flows to Western Countries: A Sociological Perspective

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Post-Independence Migration to West Asia: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Post-Independence Migration Migration has always been a defining feature of human history, shaping societies, cultures, and economies. The post-independence era, particularly after the mid-20th century, witnessed large-scale migration flows from newly decolonized nations in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean to Western countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western … Read more