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Migration, Constraints, and Suffering

New Books in Sociology

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Navigating Language and Identity: The Gambian Migrant Experience in Italy

This chapter examines the challenges faced by Gambian migrants in Italy, focusing on their integration and linguistic struggles. Through personal narratives and research influenced by the theories of everyday life, the speaker highlights the constraints affecting migrants' ability to acquire language and navigate their new environments. It underscores the shared experiences of suffering and resilience among migrants while emphasizing the importance of accurately representing their stories in academic research.

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