The heterogeneity of human smugglers: a reflection on the use of concepts in studies on the smuggling of migrants

The use of a broad conceptualization of human smugglers fosters their stereotypical representation. Moreover, the lack of attention to the heterogeneity of smugglers, to their purposes, methods, and organisational choices, leads to the design of unfair and ineffective migration policies. Relying on...

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1. VerfasserIn: Aziani, Alberto (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2023
In: Trends in organized crime
Jahr: 2023, Band: 26, Heft: 1, Seiten: 80-106
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