The Roots of Tunisian Migration Through the Eyes of Those Who Never Left : A Qualitative Case Study on Tunisian Migration in Relation to Structural Violence and Development

Abstract: This thesis studies how structural violence, development and migration are related. It focuses on Tunisian migration and the views and understandings of selected Tunisians in the region of La Marsa. Although migration, development and structural violence are large research fields on their own, the combination of them is not as common. In this case study they are used to analyse the understanding of migration in relation to structural violence and development. This single case study is based on 10 interviews conducted in La Marsa, Tunisia. The focus was based on selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 1, no poverty; 2, zero hunger and 4, quality education. Through analysing interviews and observations this thesis discovers how the selected interviewed Tunisians understand and view Tunisian migration regarding the sustainable development goals. Focus was put on the government not providing for their inhabitants and that structural violence was present. The participants also believed development to be important for the success of the country but that it was not possible if the migration continued in such large frequencies.