A brief overview of international migration between 1980 and 2005

It's not easy to tackle the subject of international migration between 1980 and 2005. The difficulties stem from many factors, such as the complexity of the phenomenon, its intensity and extent and, above all, its dynamic and transitory nature. Roberto Marinucci

Migration laws and policies: the right to have rights

In times past, the free movement of people was a common occurrence. Even after the formation of territorially delimited nation states, the porosity of borders generally allowed for intense cross-border movement. Editorial for Review no. 70

Brazilian families in a transnational context

Brazilian families in a transnational context: reconstituted families. Lúcia E. Yamamoto

Migrant Women: Protagonism and Vulnerabilities

In the current analysis of international migratory flows, the focus on women's participation has been systematically gaining more space in the academic and political debate.

BRAZILIANS ABROAD

Brazilian men and women abroad. Presentation of recent data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Roberto Marinucci

I am Brazil in me

One of the worst moments I went through as a migrant (as opposed to considering myself an immigrant) was when a prejudiced person called me "you people". Flávio Carvalho

Migration and development: What role for remittances?

One of the factors that has contributed to the greater visibility of the migratory phenomenon in the contemporary context is undoubtedly the exuberant growth in financial remittances sent by international migrants to their countries of origin. Editorial Review n. 71

LIVING WITH THE "DIFFERENT". The Italian model for immigration

The article describes Italy's migratory transition, which has transformed it from a country of emigration into one of the main political actors in the current international migratory scenario; dà conto dell'impatto demografico e sociale dell'immigrazione, nonché del suo significato culturale - la trasformazione dell'Italia in un paese multietnico e multireligioso -; ripercorre l'evoluzione degli atteggiamenti degli italiani verso gli immigrati; affronta, [...]