The triad of transnationalism, legal recognition, and local community: shaping political space for the Burmese refugees in Japan.

From: Refuge | Date: June 22, 2006| Author: Banki, Susan | Copyright information

Abstract

Refugee participation in transnational acts--from advocating for regime change in home countries to strengthening modes of sale passage for friends and family to host countries--is only as effective as the ability of refugees to organize, collaborate with one another, and develop strong communication links between communities in the home and host countries. While many assume that legal status improves the ability of refugees to engage in political transformation...

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