Religions and migrations – old and new

Some of the most interesting and contentious issues that arise in connection with migration centre on religions and identities. This article begins by outlining the ways in which sociological research has already provided valuable insights into the complex intersections between religions and migrati...

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Main Author: James A. Beckford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rosenberg & Sellier 2019-07-01
Series:Quaderni di Sociologia
Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/qds/2599
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description Some of the most interesting and contentious issues that arise in connection with migration centre on religions and identities. This article begins by outlining the ways in which sociological research has already provided valuable insights into the complex intersections between religions and migrations. The second section of the article argues, however, that two of the less frequently studied questions about the intertwining of religions and migrations need to be examined in depth. They concern “forced” migration (particularly of children) and the implications of migration for the practice of religion in prisons. And the third section raises two of the ethical and policy-related issues that arise in connection with religions and migrations.
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spelling doaj.art-3af079ff94e84970ba808cb2491b23482024-02-14T14:21:44ZengRosenberg & SellierQuaderni di Sociologia0033-49522421-58482019-07-0180153210.4000/qds.2599Religions and migrations – old and newJames A. BeckfordSome of the most interesting and contentious issues that arise in connection with migration centre on religions and identities. This article begins by outlining the ways in which sociological research has already provided valuable insights into the complex intersections between religions and migrations. The second section of the article argues, however, that two of the less frequently studied questions about the intertwining of religions and migrations need to be examined in depth. They concern “forced” migration (particularly of children) and the implications of migration for the practice of religion in prisons. And the third section raises two of the ethical and policy-related issues that arise in connection with religions and migrations.https://journals.openedition.org/qds/2599
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