Between a rock and a hard place: Undocumented migrants in Norway

Abstract

This thesis includes different aspects of living situation of undocumented migrants in Norway. It examines self-perception of undocumented migrants and the society's perception of them. It looks into the criminalisation of undocumented migrants, the role of media in associating undocumented migrants with criminality and the impact of this association on undocumented migrants. What is and where is home" for undocumented migrants? Is it home always in the home country?" This paper will look into various individual notions of home and being at home". I will examine the power relations and the exercise of power by the state on undocumented migrants. I will look into resistance possibilities, the survival strategies and acts of resistance by undocumented migrants.