As I read the “Hot Spots” article (Fassin), my first thoughts jumped to the idea that the European countries in question, and more broadly the…
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…
After reading both the article on the treacherous journey as well as the article on hot spots within the EU, I thought they…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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