Ignorance is Bliss

Ignorance is Bliss

This week’s readings shed light on the corruption surrounding “Hot Spots” as well as the disparity in the amount of Africans fleeing to Europe versus…

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The High Cost of Stigma and Profit Motives

The High Cost of Stigma and Profit Motives

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…

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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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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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"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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Surviving the Crossing

Surviving the Crossing

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…

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Injustice at the Crossing

Injustice at the Crossing

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…

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Privilege with a Purpose

Privilege with a Purpose

I have read The Crossing many times, but still – every time without fail, it hits me with chills and leaves me questioning the world…

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The Promise of Something Better

The Promise of Something Better

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…

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