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