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International migration, "middle classness" and the state.

Urban Anthropology

|October 1, 1995

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Migration is a kin-driven strategy for households to maintain social stratum, often middle class, amidst global economic and political changes. This focus on social class identity supersedes national or ethnic allegiances.

Area of Science:

Sociology
Economics
Anthropology

Background:

Contemporary political systems and the capitalist world economy redefine societal structures.
Migration patterns are influenced by complex socio-economic and political factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze migration as a kin-based strategy for cultural survival.
To investigate the drivers and outcomes of migration in the context of global capitalism.
To understand the role of social stratum maintenance in migratory decisions.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of migratory processes.
Examination of household strategies and kin networks.
Socio-economic and political contextualization of migration.

Keywords:

Behavior Cultural Background Demographic Factors Economic Factors Family And Household Geographic Factors International Migration Kinship Networks Migration Motivation Perception Political Factors Population Population Characteristics Population Dynamics Psychological Factors Self-perception Social Class Socioeconomic Factors Socioeconomic Status World

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Main Results:

Migration is framed as a strategic response by kin networks.
Household migration decisions prioritize maintaining a specific social stratum, frequently the middle class.
Social stratum identification often outweighs national, regional, or ethnic affiliations.

Conclusions:

Migratory decisions are integral to household strategies for socio-economic positioning.
The maintenance of social stratum is a primary motivator for crossing national boundaries.
Individual and collective identities are shaped by economic strategies and social class considerations over other affiliations.