Abstract

The struggle for recognition of undocumented migrants is usually portrayed as a public affair involving the contestation of legal status. We advance a broader conceptualization that demands attention to the more intimate sphere where relational processes of recognition take place in interactions with significant others. Based on 70 in-depth interviews, we identify four recognition strategies adopted by Filipino undocumented migrant domestic workers in the Netherlands: being the breadwinner, taking pride in work, creating a sense of belonging, and being civically engaged. By illustrating the importance of personal recognition, this paper contributes to ongoing debates on recognition and migrant agency.

摘要

争取承认无证移民的斗争通常被描述为涉及法律地位争议的公共事务。我们推进了一个更广泛的概念化，需要关注更亲密的领域，在这些领域中，识别的关系过程发生在与重要他人的互动中。根据 70 次深入访谈，我们确定了在荷兰的菲律宾无证移民家庭佣工采用的四种认可策略：成为养家糊口的人、以工作为荣、创造归属感和参与公民活动。通过说明个人认可的重要性，本文有助于正在进行的关于认可和移民代理的辩论。