Better Legal Or Illegal?: Transnationalism and Status Paradoxes at Migrants from Romania in Nuremberg and Milan (original) (raw)

This research examines the construction of social status among Romanian migrants in Nuremberg, Germany, and Milan, Italy, highlighting differences between legal and irregular migration experiences. It argues that transnational engagements lead to paradoxical evolutions in social status, with ethnic German migrants enjoying substantial support and rights, while irregular migrants face significant challenges and a precarious existence. The study underscores the implications of migrants' transnational networks and practices, illustrating how varying contexts influence their status attainment.