Migration is the movement of people from one country to another, either permanently or temporarily.

A diaspora is a community of people who have left their homeland and settled in a new country.

Transnationalism is the process of maintaining connections between a diaspora community and its homeland.

Transnational social fields are the social networks and institutions that connect diaspora communities to their homelands.

The globalization of diaspora refers to the impact of globalization on diaspora communities.

Network theory emphasizes the role of social networks in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Cultural pluralism theory emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic ties between diaspora communities and their homelands.

Economic dependency theory emphasizes the role of economic factors in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Political economy theory emphasizes the role of political factors in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Identity theory emphasizes the role of identity and belonging in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Gender theory emphasizes the role of gender in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Race and ethnicity theory emphasizes the role of race and ethnicity in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Class theory emphasizes the role of class in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Religion theory emphasizes the role of religion in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.

Culture theory emphasizes the role of culture in shaping the experiences of diaspora communities.