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Societal Security in the Context of Migration
Societal Security in the Context of Migration

Author(s): Bernadin Kouhossounon
Subject(s): Security and defense, Migration Studies, Identity of Collectives, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: Societal security; migration; threat; integration; identity;

Summary/Abstract: Globalization nowadays seems to intensify the movement of people on the planet. As a result, making a living today is no longer just limited to the assets that people’s home country offers. That being said, providing for oneself has also become a question of opportunity and adventure. This reality, taken in the European context, reveals the coexistence of different social groups of different horizons, raising both issues of identity and security in host countries. Based on Barry Buzan’s concept of societal security, let us draw an observation that puts Francophone migrants in the context of the European territory in perspective.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 213-230
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English