Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MigYouBra (To leave or to stay? Rethinking the mobility of young people in Brazil)
Período documentado: 2021-09-01 hasta 2023-08-31
In the realm of migration studies, immobility has received less attention compared to mobility. Therefore, MigYouBra seeks to address this research gap by focusing on immobility, examining both "involuntary immobility" (desire to migrate but unable to do so) and "desirable immobility" (conscious choice to stay under specific circumstances and motivations). This research contributes to a growing literature that suggests immobility, even in the context of high mobility, can be a meaningful and conscious choice that reflects agency. It is a decision likely to be renegotiated throughout an individual's life. In this regard, the MigYouBra project challenges the prevailing "mobility bias" in migration studies, concentrating primarily on the factors that drive people to move while not giving enough attention to the structural forces that limit or resist migration and the aspirations of those who choose to stay.
The project results help a more profound understanding of the complex factors influencing young people's decisions to stay put in a transnationally mobile world.
The potential impacts of MigYouBra extend beyond academic research. By examining youth immobility in the Global South, the project has the potential to inform policies and interventions related to youth mobility, particularly in regions with a history of transnational migration. The project's findings can contribute to a more nuanced understanding of young people's and their families' experiences, potentially leading to more informed policies and support structures.