Introduction to “Reshaping the World: Rethinking Borders”
This paper provides some historical context to understand border formations. By comprehending how our present system of borders and exclusions function, we can gain a new appreciation for migration. Moreover, it presents arguments for open borders to counter anti-immigrant policies, includes short s...
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| description | This paper provides some historical context to understand border formations. By comprehending how our present system of borders and exclusions function, we can gain a new appreciation for migration. Moreover, it presents arguments for open borders to counter anti-immigrant policies, includes short summaries of relevant research, as well as for each article included in this Special Issue. Together, these articles show how more welcoming policies towards immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers do not threaten popular sovereignty but, conversely, strengthen both democracy and local rights. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef6d6d3f16bc4e919895be7e0fc7c3a02023-11-20T21:59:08ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602020-11-0191121410.3390/socsci9110214Introduction to “Reshaping the World: Rethinking Borders”Ernesto Castañeda0Department of Sociology, American University, Washington, DC 20016, USAThis paper provides some historical context to understand border formations. By comprehending how our present system of borders and exclusions function, we can gain a new appreciation for migration. Moreover, it presents arguments for open borders to counter anti-immigrant policies, includes short summaries of relevant research, as well as for each article included in this Special Issue. Together, these articles show how more welcoming policies towards immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers do not threaten popular sovereignty but, conversely, strengthen both democracy and local rights.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/9/11/214border wallsfenceslimited migrationopen bordersfree movementregionalism |
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