Katherine Jensen
The author examines the racial politics of safe haven in Brazil.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 47min
Katherine Jensen, "The Color of Asylum: The Racial Politics of Safe Haven in Brazil" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Katherine Jensen discusses the racial politics of asylum in Brazil, focusing on Syrian and Congolese refugees. She reveals how Syrians are treated better due to being recognized as white, while Congolese refugees face greater difficulties. Regardless of origin, asylum seekers still encounter discrimination and struggle.
