The reconfiguration of the public image of migrants through migrant organizations and collective remittances

The reconfiguration of the public image of migrants through migrant organizations and collective remittances

Authors

  • Alejandro Vega Godínez Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Cuajimalpa
  • Lourdes Brindis Almazán Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Cuajimalpa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5027/psicoperspectivas-Vol10-Issue1-fulltext-140

Keywords:

migrant organizations, development, remittances, public image

Abstract

This article aims to highlight the transformation of the individual and collective image of migrants in Mexico. In order to do this, we first present the economic, social and political impact of remittances in our country. Second, we analyze the current debate about the role of migrants in the development processes of their region of origin. And third, we illustrate the implications of this new "public visibility" that migrants, both individually and collectively, have acquired at the municipal, state and federal government level.    

Author Biographies

Alejandro Vega Godínez, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Cuajimalpa

Dr. en Ciencias Sociales, Profesor-titular de tiempo completo del Departamento de Estudios Institucionales y coordinador de estudios de las licenciaturas en Administración y Derecho.

Lourdes Brindis Almazán, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Cuajimalpa

Dra. en Estudios Organizacionales y Gestión Socio-Económica, Profesor asociado definitivo del Departamento de Estudios Institucionales.

Published

2011-01-28

How to Cite

Vega Godínez, A., & Brindis Almazán, L. (2011). The reconfiguration of the public image of migrants through migrant organizations and collective remittances. Psicoperspectivas, 10(1), 46-68. https://doi.org/10.5027/psicoperspectivas-Vol10-Issue1-fulltext-140

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Section

Research Articles - ST
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