Theorizing Transnational Class Formation: Novel Approaches to the Study of Transnational Inequalities and Class-Making

class-making; distinction; migration; mobility; social class; symbolic boundaries; transnationalism; 'current; Class-making; Distinction; Global networks; Migration; Mobility; Social class; Symbolic boundary; Symbolic classifications; Transnationalism; Social Sciences (all)

Abstract :

[en] Transnational class formation has been a subject of considerable interest in recent years. This article provides the theoretical and thematic framework to the special theme on ‘Transnational class formation: identities, practices and symbolic classifications’ and presents a review of current literature on transnational social classes, arguing that we need to complement this literature by also considering transnational class-making. We introduce several theoretical approaches and concepts, emphasizing the role of (self-)classification, distinction, symbolic boundaries and intersectionality for analyses of transnational class-making. Drawing on the contributions collected in this special theme, we conclude by presenting some potential challenges and unresolved questions concerning the issue of transnational class formation.

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Sociology & social sciences

Author, co-author :

Carlson, Sören ; Department of Sociology, Europa-Universität Flensburg, Flensburg, Germany

BARGLOWSKI, Karolina ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Education and Social Work (DESW) > Social Research and Interventions

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Language :

English

Title :

Theorizing Transnational Class Formation: Novel Approaches to the Study of Transnational Inequalities and Class-Making

Publication date :

18 July 2024

Journal title :

Global Networks

ISSN :

1470-2266

eISSN :

1471-0374

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John Wiley and Sons Inc

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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/glob.12491

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