Erscheint: Dezember 2026
Buch (Hardcover): Fachbuch
Navigating Asylum
Bureaucratic Power, Precarity, and Vulnerability in South Africa's Refugee System
Verlag:
Emerald Publishing Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35302400
EAN: 9781837088171
Erscheint: Dezember 2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 151.–
Beschreibung
For decades, South Africa's handling of asylum seekers has been a focal point in discussions about refugee rights and the systemic challenges individuals face in the immigration process. Once celebrated for its progressive post-apartheid policies, the nation now grapples with criticism due to recurring xenophobic violence and the failures of its asylum system. These issues highlight the urgent need to address how bureaucratic processes can either protect or jeopardize the rights and dignity of those seeking refuge. Navigating Asylum. delves into these pressing issues by examining the nuanced narratives shared by asylum seekers, interpreters, and refugee status determination officers (RSDOs). This timely volume goes beyond existing literature by focusing on the intricate interactions during asylum interviews, arguing that these moments are critical in shaping the outcomes of asylum applications. By exploring the intersections of linguistic nuances, bureaucratic authority, and individual vulnerability, this work sheds light on the structural violence embedded in the asylum process. Angu offers a unique lens by investigating how language ideologies and rights impact the legitimacy of asylum claims and how these factors intertwine with the precarious lives of asylum seekers in South Africa. Providing indispensable insights for scholars, policymakers, and advocates, Navigating Asylum. is essential reading for anyone dedicated to understanding and reforming refugee systems. Through its critical analysis, the work aims to foster greater empathy and accountability, ultimately striving toward a more equitable system for those in desperate need of protection.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Pineteh Angu
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 200