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Socio-economic stratification generated by international migration loops.

P R Garcia, S T Jutila

    International Migration (Geneva, Switzerland)
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    Migration movements form continuous loops, driven by social-psychological factors and labor recruitment. This self-feeding process can lead to socioeconomic stratification in origin communities, concentrating wealth among migrants.

    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Economics
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Migration is often viewed as a linear movement.
    • Understanding the cyclical nature of migration is crucial for socioeconomic analysis.
    • Social and psychological factors influence migration patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze migration as a continuous loop process.
    • To investigate the social-psychological factors driving migration streams.
    • To examine the socioeconomic implications of mature migration loops, using the Mexico-US-Mexico case.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of migration as a continuous loop.
    • Identification of social-psychological factors at each stage of the migration loop.
    • Case study analysis of the Mexico-US-Mexico migration loop.
    Keywords:
    AmericasBehaviorCentral AmericaDemographic FactorsDestinationDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsIncomeInternational Migration--determinantsLatin AmericaMacroeconomic FactorsMexicoMicroeconomic FactorsMigrantsMigrationMotivationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOriginPopulationPopulation Characteristics--changesPopulation DynamicsPsychological FactorsRemittancesReturn MigrationRural PopulationSocial BehaviorSocial ClassSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic Status--changesTemporary MigrationUnited States

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    Main Results:

    • Migration streams are initiated by labor recruitment and become self-feeding.
    • Migration leads to social and economic changes in both sending and receiving societies.
    • Mature migration loops result in socioeconomic stratification, concentrating wealth and creating a migrant elite in origin communities.

    Conclusions:

    • The migration loop model provides a framework for understanding predictable migration patterns.
    • Socioeconomic stratification due to migration has significant internal economic, social, and political implications for origin countries.
    • Further research into the migration loop process is warranted, particularly concerning its impact on rural communities.