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  • Understanding ‘Othering’ mechanisms: Perils of ‘assimilation’ policies for migrant populations

    Author(s):
    Rashmi Gajare (see profile)
    Date:
    2017
    Group(s):
    Cultural Heritage, Cultural Studies, Global & Transnational Studies, Political Philosophy & Theory
    Subject(s):
    Assimilation (Sociology), Cultural geography, Group identity, Migration, Internal--Study and teaching, Political science
    Item Type:
    Essay
    Tag(s):
    cultural displacement, identity politics, Othering, Assimilation, Cultural identity, Migration, Migration studies, Social identity
    Permanent URL:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/1vwq-hq68
    Abstract:
    In an ideal society, all inhabitants would be treated equally, but in reality there are divisions with groups of varying dominance, whether clear or hidden. Usually the dominant groups, powerful either by political, cultural or social hegemony create the narrative of ‘otherness’ and pass laws, some of which could be discriminatory. This is especially problematic for migrant groups that have lesser political capital, if any, in the process. This essay is an attempt to understand the mechanisms used for this ‘othering’ and its effect on migrants. It proposes that the policy of maximum ‘assimilation’ promoted for migrant populations is essentially flawed and needs to be re-assessed and calibrated.
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    Last Updated:
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