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1	The role of social capital in undocumented migration : the case of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana Mutsindikwa, Canisio 15 May 2013 (has links) This dissertation was carried out to try to understand the role of social capital in the migration of Zimbabwean migrants to Botswana. It describes elements and types of social capital Zimbabwean undocumented migrants used to come to Botswana. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used to obtain data from respondents. Though the influence of macro factors initially pushed migrants to migrate, there was evidence of the existence of social networks. Findings showed the use of social networks by Zimbabwean undocumented migrants. Though kinship networks were dominant in the initial migration stages there was a wane in the destination as migrants reverted to friendship networks for flexibility. Linking existed at both the place of origin and destination. Social control, channelling and negative social capital were discovered among migrants. Migrants developed mechanisms to counter the Botswana’s enforcement policy. / Sociology Social capital Undocumented migration Bridging Bonding Linking Instrumental social capital Value introjection Social control Reciprocal exchange Enforceable trust 304.8689106883 Illegal aliens -- Botswana Refugees -- Botswana Refugees -- Zimbabwe Social networks -- Botswana Social networks -- Zimbabwe Social capital (Sociology) -- Botswana Human smuggling -- Botswana Botswana -- Emigration and immigration Zimbabwe -- Emigration and immigration Botswana -- Social aspects Botswana -- Economic aspects
2	The role of social capital in undocumented migration : the case of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana Mutsindikwa, Canisio 15 May 2013 (has links) This dissertation was carried out to try to understand the role of social capital in the migration of Zimbabwean migrants to Botswana. It describes elements and types of social capital Zimbabwean undocumented migrants used to come to Botswana. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used to obtain data from respondents. Though the influence of macro factors initially pushed migrants to migrate, there was evidence of the existence of social networks. Findings showed the use of social networks by Zimbabwean undocumented migrants. Though kinship networks were dominant in the initial migration stages there was a wane in the destination as migrants reverted to friendship networks for flexibility. Linking existed at both the place of origin and destination. Social control, channelling and negative social capital were discovered among migrants. Migrants developed mechanisms to counter the Botswana’s enforcement policy. / Sociology Social capital Undocumented migration Bridging Bonding Linking Instrumental social capital Value introjection Social control Reciprocal exchange Enforceable trust 304.8689106883 Illegal aliens -- Botswana Refugees -- Botswana Refugees -- Zimbabwe Social networks -- Botswana Social networks -- Zimbabwe Social capital (Sociology) -- Botswana Human smuggling -- Botswana Botswana -- Emigration and immigration Zimbabwe -- Emigration and immigration Botswana -- Social aspects Botswana -- Economic aspects

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The role of social capital in undocumented migration : the case of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana

The role of social capital in undocumented migration : the case of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana