![Migrants as Profit](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
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…
![The Economic Value of Migrants](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/files/2017/09/MCCP2-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Why keep trying?](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
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…
!["Human" Rights](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
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”…
![Mental Health and Empathy](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
Reflecting upon our past class discussion and this week’s readings, I have gained newfound insight on the power of vulnerability and how this can influence…
![Surviving the Crossing](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
After reading “The Crossing” I was immediately curious about life after a ‘successful’ crossing and what exactly happened to those who were lucky enough to…
![Injustice at the Crossing](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
The first time I read The Crossing and watched the trailer for The Burning, my jaw dropped. I felt like my entire life, I have…
![The Promise of Something Better](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
Although I had been exposed to “The Burning” clips multiple times before, when we watched it in class on Tuesday I was still overcome with…
![When do we take action?](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
Larsen’s End of Dreams exhibit, a powerful piece within itself, is also eerily similar to the plight of the millions of refugees from Northern Africa…
![Subhuman or Superhuman?](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/themigrantandrefugeecrisis/wp-content/themes/oxygen/images/archive-thumbnail-placeholder.gif)
“Don’t let your body feel the pain. Pain will slow you down.” From my growing knowledge in science over these past 3 years, I could…
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