Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways

by Azher Hameed QamarCrisis, Migration, Research Method, Resilience, Resilience, SocietyPosted on No Comments

Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways What exactly do we mean when we talk about social resilience? The term has gained traction in recent years, especially in discussions about sustainability, wellbeing, and how communities cope with crises. Yet, definitions of social resilience vary widely, often focusing narrowly on the ability to “withstand” or …

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Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences

by Azher Hameed QamarCrisis, Migration, Politics, Research Method, Resilience, Resilience, SocietyPosted on No Comments

Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences What does it really mean for migrants to be “resilient”? Too often, resilience is described as an individual skill or capacity, overlooking the fact that it is also a deeply social process shaped by relationships, institutions, and lived experiences. This article rethinks social resilience as lived experience of migrants. …

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