INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION: FROM ECONOMIC INEQUALITY TO SOCIAL

Abstract

Inequality and migration are closely intertwined. On the one hand, the economic imbalance between and within countries is a migration driving force. On the other hand, migration affects a person’s social well-being, both at the place of origin and at the destination. Working in a foreign country and partially overcoming financial difficulties, migrants face new problems. Lack of language proficiency, non-recognition of educational documents, employers’ bias, hostility in society and other consequences of moving lead to a decrease in the social status of migrants and generate a new round of inequality. The integration of migrants, their ability to stimulate the development of poorer States and support the economies of host countries will depend on the effectiveness of migration policy and cooperation at the international level.