(a) Examination of the negative Effects for Countries and Individuals concerned
| Date | 01 April 1983 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2435.1983.tb00435.x |
| Published date | 01 April 1983 |
(a)
Examination of the negative Effects for
Countries and Individuals concerned
CONCLUSIONS
1.
It is recognized that although the phenomenon of undocumented migrants
or
those in an irregular situation is not a new phenomenon, it is increasingly gaining
attention. The definition of the undocumented migrant as a norm violator has become
that
of
an undocumented worker being exploited.
2.
The illegal situation in itself constitutes one element in a stratification system in
which the migrant in
an
irregular situation is trapped in a position of permanent
inequality and vulnerable to exploitation due to lack of legal protection.
3.
The recognition
of
the problem of the undocumented
or
irregular migrant is
becoming increasingly universal. Current economic developments, both in the receiving
countries and in the countries of origin, which affect the structure of society at large,
call for permanent monitoring of this phenomenon.
4.
The deteriorating international economic situation is paralleled by an expanding
market of undocumented labour. The expansion of this market, however, is para-
doxically not favourable to the undocumented migrants since it does not guarantee
them integration into society but almost traps them into becoming a distinctly
recognizable group, constituting the lower strata in society.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
Since it is recognized that illegal migration makes immigrants socially vulnerable
and leads to exploitation due to lack of legal protection, governments, intergovem-
mental organizations and non-governmental organizations should ensure that the
further development
of
irregular migration is monitored and if possible, prevented.
2.
Since it is recognized that pull as well as push factors should be given due
consideration, policy measures, whether on local, regional,
or
national levels, should be
implemented by co-operation on a bilateral
or
multilateral level.
3.
Since the phenomenon
of
irregular migration
is
being given increasing international
recognition and
as
such groups
can
be identified
in
almost all societies, governments
should take measures to prevent that they be exploited and discriminated against,
particularly concerning their working conditions, housing, health and education.
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