The Policies and Politics of Managed Migration: Exploring Mature Labour Migration from Central and Eastern Europe into the UK

Pemberton, S; Scullion, L

Abstract

Whilst studies have already focused on the inflow of labour migrants from Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries to the UK, most have centred on the experiences of younger migrants. Less attention has been paid to the motivations, experiences and policy impacts of ‘mature’ CEE labour migrants. This paper draws on a recent study in North-West England to highlight how structural factors and individual agency intersect in different ways for such groups. In particular, the analysis provides new insights into mature migrants' motivations, aspirations and expectations on decisions to come to or remain in the UK and how such issues inter-relate with new policies and politics of ‘managed migration’ and contemporary processes of welfare reform and labour-market participation.

Citation

Pemberton, S., & Scullion, L. (2012). The Policies and Politics of Managed Migration: Exploring Mature Labour Migration from Central and Eastern Europe into the UK. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 443 - 461. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2013.733863

• Acceptance Date: May 16, 2011
• Publication Date: Nov 26, 2012
• Journal: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
• Print ISSN: 1369-183X
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 443 - 461
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2013.733863
• Keywords: mature CEE migrants, structure/agency, managed migration, conceptual implications
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2013.733863