Migration: Dilemma of Identity, Belonging or Alieniation Especially in the Present Especially in the Present

Abstract

Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another, particularly countries, either voluntary or involuntary, intending to settle permanently or temporarily in the new location. Early migrations started about 1.75 million years ago when the Homo Erectus species migrated out of Africa and moved across Eurasia. Thenceforth, humans have migrated to different places seeking identity, food, or shelter. However, despite the differences in level, the reality is that migrants of distinct societies face an impasse. They also lack the sense of belonging that results in economic, housing, and ethnic segregation. Migrants establish communities to address the problems at hand and share their personal stories to increase their sense of solidarity in their new environment. This article primarily focuses on the perception of alienation faced by migrants in the new environment. It also discusses the points that can discusses the points that can generate a sense of belonging among migrants in their contemporary atmosphere - The political system of the country they are residing in, their feeling of being an alien or a citizen, and their willingness to make new friends. This paper is on the case study of migrants in India, especially during this pandemic situation. Secondly, this paper also focuses on the refugees who have migrated across the borders into India.