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Transnationalism and the Maintenance of Dual Social Fields among Migrants
Quick fact
A 2021 World Bank report found that remittances to low- and middle-income countries reached $589 billion, nearly triple official development aid—demonstrating that migrants sustain economic 'dual social fields' on a massive scale.
Why this is interesting
Imagine living your life with one foot in two countries—sending money home, voting in elections abroad, and celebrating holidays across time zones. How does a person belong fully to two places at once?