The importance of visibility in migratory processes

Abstract

The Sociology of Migration has treated the «visibility» question in rather marginal way so far. With this paper we try to demonstrate the soundness of this concept as an analytical tool in migration studies. To this end, we will use a new methodology consisting in incorporating «visibility» to the wider and more complex «recognition» process. Finally, we will apply this approach to the migration question in Spain to further proof its validity.