Sacha Christianson

The Voiceless in Between

France's Refugee Population and the Challenges of the Current Migration Crisis

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Produktbeschreibung

The global immigration crisis has brought the challenges of refugee and migrant populations to the forefront of contemporary issues. This thesis explores the situation of refugees in France, contextualizing it within theoretical frameworks that examine identity, citizenship, and the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in a sovereign state. By engaging with contemporary theories on the citizenship dichotomy-legality versus illegality-this work evaluates the perspectives of civil society, governmental entities, and NGOs on humanitarianism and the concept of "fearism." Focusing on refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers in the northern French camps of Sangatte and the surrounding "jungles," the study begins with an analysis of French immigration policies and the portrayal of the ""Other."" Utilizing theoretical perspectives and case studies from camp volunteers and researchers, this thesis scrutinizes the refugee crisis in France and how social movements are empowering refugees and detained migrants to challenge imposed labels and restrictive legal and physical boundaries. Finally, this research considers the potential for reconciling dichotomies, such as the identity of "victim" versus "agent," and explores how social movements are creating spaces for refugees to assert agency. By amplifying marginalized voices and questioning fixed identities, this study aims to contribute to a broader and more functional concept of citizenship.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Eliva Press
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 128g
• ISBN-13: 9789999321457
• ISBN-10: 9999321453
• Artikelnr.: 75513897

Autorenporträt

Sacha Christianson est née à Paris, en France, et est titulaire d'une maîtrise en affaires internationales de l'Université américaine de Paris. Elle a également vécu aux États-Unis où elle a travaillé pour une organisation communautaire soutenant les demandeurs d'asile et les nouveaux immigrants à New York. Elle s'est spécialisée dans le secteur du développement. Elle est actuellement basée à Niamey, au Niger.