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Migrant Construction Workers in Times of Crisis

Worker Agency, (Im)mobility Practices and Masculine Identities among Albanians in Southern Europe

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Focusing on the experiences of Albanian migrant construction workers in Southern Europe during and after the Great Recession, this book examines their struggles with unemployment and precarious work conditions. It highlights how family dynamics and masculine identities influence their coping strategies. By comparing narratives from Italy and Greece, it offers a new framework for understanding migrant integration and resilience. Additionally, it addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, appealing to scholars across various disciplines related to migration studies.

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Migrant Construction Workers in Times of Crisis, Iraklis Dimitriadis

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2024
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Title
Migrant Construction Workers in Times of Crisis
Subtitle
Worker Agency, (Im)mobility Practices and Masculine Identities among Albanians in Southern Europe
Language
English
Format
Paperback
Pages
292
ISBN13
9783031188008
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Focusing on the experiences of Albanian migrant construction workers in Southern Europe during and after the Great Recession, this book examines their struggles with unemployment and precarious work conditions. It highlights how family dynamics and masculine identities influence their coping strategies. By comparing narratives from Italy and Greece, it offers a new framework for understanding migrant integration and resilience. Additionally, it addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, appealing to scholars across various disciplines related to migration studies.