The religious aspiration-capability nexus in African youth migration
University of Calabar · University of Glasgow · +2 more institutions
Abstract
This paper examines the intersection of religion, youth and migration in Africa, showing how religion shapes aspirations and capabilities of youth vis-a-vis migration. By decentering economic and political narratives, the study explores the often-overlooked religious dimensions that influence young Africans' imagination and pursuit of migratory futures. Drawing from a multi-scalar theoretical framework of religion, the paper engages data from a multi-sited study conducted in Lagos, Harare, Johannesburg and London/Birmingham, involving youth (15–35 years) of Nigerian and Zimbabwean origin classified as first – and second-generation migrants or left-behinds. Data were generated through 53 biographical…
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4Topics & keywords
- Nexus (standard)
- Ethnic group
- Immigration
- Reduced inequalities