Migration

1.What do the seven personal migration stories, described in Batrouney's reading, tell us about migration, identity and belonging? (Batrouney)
2.Castles et al argue that while movements across borders is not new, there are particular characteristics that mark this movement in recent years. What are some of these characteristics?
3.What effects do you think growing ethnic diversity has on the society of immigrant countries such as Australia?
4.Describe the circumstances which, according to Richmond, have led to an increase in anti-immigrant sentiment?
5.How has globalization changed traditional migration processes (temporary and permanent)?

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