Migrants as Profit

Migrants as Profit

Throughout the entirety of Hotspots: What They Mean by Didier Fassin , I couldn’t help but take note of the language used to describe migrants and refugees…

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Stopping the Stigma

Stopping the Stigma

Reading about Alphonse’s experiences helped me understand why having the “right” narrative is so important. Alexander mentions, “Alphonse’s narrative hit all the right keys for…

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The Economic Value of Migrants

The Economic Value of Migrants

After the discussions in class and the readings for this week, I have realized that the economic benefits which migrants can bring plays a role…

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Why keep trying?

Why keep trying?

While reading the article titled “For African Asylum-Seekers, a Treacherous Journey Is Only the Beginning” I was grieved by the lack of consideration and care…

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Empathy or Negligence?

Empathy or Negligence?

Although many times we do not realize, there are many injustices in the world. Since we live in a first world country, the majority of…

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Generosity?

Generosity?

One quote from the first article, Hot Spots: What They Mean, really struck me. It reads, “Contrary to what is generally thought, and in spite of the…

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Ignoring the Problem

Ignoring the Problem

After reading this week’s articles I feel as if I have a better sense of how complex the refugee/migrant crisis is. What is most surprising…

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"Human" Rights

“Human” Rights

The readings and our class discussion brought about many questions about human rights. In a development studies class I took, we discussed what type of “human”…

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