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[A contemporary view of Spanish migration]
Estudios Migratorios Latinoamericanos
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Spanish mass emigration (1880-1916) was viewed negatively, seen as a symptom of national decline. This contrasts with Italian emigration, which was perceived differently by contemporary sources and laws.
Area of Science:
- History
- Sociology
Context:
- Analyzes contemporary written sources and laws regarding Spanish mass emigration between 1880 and 1916.
- Situates Spanish emigration within the broader discourse of Spanish national decline during the period.
Purpose:
- To examine the perception and legal treatment of Spanish mass emigration.
- To compare the contemporary views on Spanish emigration with those of other nations, such as Italy.
Summary:
- Contemporary Spanish sources and legislation largely perceived mass emigration as a negative phenomenon.
- This perception linked emigration directly to the concept of Spanish decline, viewing it as an indicator of national weakness.
- Spanish emigration was viewed more unfavorably than Italian emigration during the same historical period.
Impact:
- Highlights the historical framing of emigration as a national problem in Spain.
- Provides insight into the socio-political attitudes towards population movement in late 19th and early 20th century Spain.
- Contributes to understanding the historical discourse surrounding national identity and decline.