Communities of Care in Migration

‘This important new book reminds us that economics is only part of the story of human movement. As the rich and thoughtful chapters demonstrate, migrants participate in communities of care that are always complex, sometimes subversive and often gendered. With examples from across the world, this collection offers an insightful discussion of ethics, politics and emotions that is a valuable contribution to our understandings of migration, care and community.’ —Raelene Wilding, Professor of Sociology, La Trobe University, Australia ‘Francisco Menchavez and Williams Veazey’s edited collection is a masterpiece. It brings together scholars and scholar-activists from different global regions to unpack the varied manifestations of “communities of care” globally. … This volume is a must-read for those who are interested in seeing other ways of doing and being in a world that is increasingly dominated by authoritarian and fascist values.’ —Ethel Tungohan, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor of Politics, York University. This interdisciplinary edited volume for scholars of migration, transnationalism and care provides a unique, praxis-informed perspective on the often-unrecognised labour of care given and received between migrants. Organised under the concept of “Communities of Care in Migration”, this book explores local and transnational relationships and practices of care as collectively produced and enacted in the lives of migrants in diverse contexts, including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Asia, Europe, and online. Leading and emerging scholars, community organisers and practitioners in migrant-focused NGOs from across the world draw on a range of methodological techniques, including qualitative interviews, ethnography, policy analysis, participatory action research and content analysis, to offer a fresh look on migration in action.  Valerie Francisco-Menchavez is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University, California, USA. Leah Williams Veazey is Research Fellow in Sociology at the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and School of Social and Political Sciences at The University of Sydney, Australia.