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01 02 Employing the term 'migrant-led activism' to encompass a range of activities and policy interventions that migrant-led groups in Ireland engage in, this book critically analyzes the interaction between migrant activists and leaders and the state of the Republic of Ireland – a late player in Europe's immigration regime. The book, by a team of researchers based in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland,sets outan evidence-based critique of state and societal discourses of integration to provide a nuanced migrant-inspired discussion of processes of 'integration from below' against the background of an increasingly restrictive immigration regime. Through lobbying, advocacy, outreach, information, support, as well as campaigns against racism and discriminations, the migrant-led associations discussed in this book not only provide essential services but also participate in policy debates around issues that affect migrants, implement strategies of cultural adaptation and resistance, create opportunities for individual and community advancement, and provide a platform for disadvantaged segments of the population to become visible. The migrant-led associations studied all aim at facilitating migrants' integration from below' in Ireland, displaying a community oriented focus. 04 02 Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Introduction: Immigration in Ireland and Migrant-Led Activism; R.Lentin Theorizing Migrant-Led Activism; C.De Tona & E.Moreo 'There is No Movement': A Brief History of Migrant-Led Activism in Contemporary Ireland; R.Lentin On Visibility and Invisibility: Migrant Practices Between Regimes of Representation and Self-Determination; E.Moreo Investing in Hope: Gendered Resistance and the Struggle of Migrant Women's Associations in Ireland. C.De Tona Chinese-Led Migrant Activism Beyond Invisibility: The Irish Chinese Earthquake Appeal Committee; Y.Wang Beyond Welcoming the Strangers: Migrant Integration Processes Among Protestant Churches in Ireland; A.Passarelli The Horn of Africa People's Aid: Refugee Empowerment and New Forms of Neoliberal Rationality; E.Moreo Conclusion: Integration from Below?; R.Lentin Notes References Index 19 02 Evaluates migrant-led activism against the background of an increasingly restrictive immigration regime in Ireland Explores how migrant-led associations are facilitating migrants' 'integration from below' Analyses the interaction between migrant activists and leaders and the state Includes an analysis on the response of Chinese migrant associations to the 2008 Chinese earthquake 08 02 'Overall, this collection is an engaging and thought-provoking intervention in debates about the politics and practice of migrant integration in Ireland (and beyond). By focusing on 'integration from below' the activities and perspectives of migrants themselves are brought to bear across the chapters in a fresh and urgent way.' - Ethnic and Racial Studies 31 02 This book critically evaluates migrant-led activism in the Republic of Ireland against a background of restrictive state policies 02 02 This book analyzes the interaction between migrant activists and leaders and the state of the Republic of Ireland – a late player in Europe's immigration regime - against the background of an increasingly restrictive immigration regime. 13 02 RONIT LENTIN Head of Sociology and Coordinator of the MPhil in Race, Ethnicity, Conflict atTrinity College, Dublin, Ireland.She has published extensively on racism and immigration in Ireland, Israel-Palestine, race and state. Among her latest books are Race and State, Thinking Palestine and Co-Memory and Melancholia: Israelis Memorialising the Palestinian Nakba . ELENA MORE Researcher in the Migrant Networks project, Trinity Immigration Initiative at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this she worked as research assistant in the Global Networks group of the Institute for International Integration Studies. Her research interests are in the area of migration, grassroots activism and resistance, and the creative re-appropriation of urban space.

Bringing together a transcontinental group of anthropologists,Citizenship, Political Engagement, and Belonging, provides an in-depth look at the current processes of immigration, political behavior, and citizenship in both the United States and Europe. Essays draw on issues of race, national identity, religion, and more, while addressing questions, including: How should citizenship be defined? In what ways do immigrants use the political process to achieve group aims? And, how do adults and youth learn to become active participants in the public sphere?

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