Bradatan, Costica. “The Wisdom of Exile.” The New York Times, August 16,
2014. https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/08/16/the-wisdom-of-the-exile/
The Tango was created exiles. Argentinian exiles who, in effort to create an intimacy they lost maneuvered a personal and sensual dance. Many philosophers have tried to dip into this feeling exile, but none who have been exiled. The replication of this feeling is not true until you really are forgotten by your country and cast out. The writer compares exile to a form of death, at least to the words of previous writers\ philosophers.
Jacobs, Jane. 1966. The Uses of Sidewalks: Contact. New York: Push Pin Studios.
Kimmelman, Michael. “In protest, the power of place.” The New York Times, October 15,
2011. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/sunday-review/wall-street-protest-shows-power-of-
place.html
The protest on wall street were prolonged and supported by the community built on the site. They had everything from shelter, food, and medical care provided by each other. Creating a system in place to practice the right to protest. The site of Zuccotti park, privately owned, became a hub for protesters.
McClelland, Mac. “How to Build a Perfect Refugee Camp” The New York Times Magazine, February 13,
2014, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/16/magazine/how-to-build-a-perfect-refugee-camp.html
In ‘How to Build a Perfect Refugee Camp’ explores the refugee camp in Turkey that has taken the world by storm with its living quality. Constructed by the Turkish government, they have essential created a complex community, with even its own economy.
The issues associated with running this camp include the massive amount of money it takes to run and operate. The Turkish government pays for a lot, but the UN also contributes with other big countries stepping in and quietly footing the bill for some expenses. Many in the camp do not know how long they will be staying or how long the camp itself will be running.
Many estimate it will go on for years, even for ever. Since the community has grown and become more complex it will be harder for people to leave. And it will be difficult for them to adjust to a new life some where else.
Rawlence, Ben. “The World’s Largest Refugee Camp Looks Like a Slum/Star Wars Mashup” Interview by Ari
Shapiro. All things Considered, NPR, January 11, 2016. Audio, 8:00. https://www.npr.org/books/titles/
461891784/city-of-thorns-nine-livesin-the-worlds-largest-refugee-camp
Similar to the ‘Perfect refugee camp’ this Podcast takes a more negative situation concerning refugee camps. In Kenya, the camp many came to to escape the Somali civil war is now know for its terrible conditions. Compared to the fictional planet from star wars, Tatooine mixed with the slums of Atlanta, the camp has been running for two decades and no one knows when it will be resolved.
The camp, like the afore mentioned, now has its own complex system. People have lived their whole lives int he camp and know nothing but this. The transition will only become harder with time but no one seems to know exactly the time.
I think that refugee camps are becoming more permanent solutions than intended, and that they can go farther than expected. Since this, we should adjust our future accordingly. Inevitably people will be seeking safe passage, while it is a bit like providing free homes and help, it is already being done. If we accept things and try to improve form there I think we will be able to solve issues such as Dadaab.
Salloum, Jayce. “untitled part 4: terra (in)cognita” Filmed 2005 at Okanagan, Canada. Video,
37:45. https://vimeo.com/71876226
In Canada there is a startling history of forced assimilation of Native Americans. Its impact on Native communities if explored in this Vimeo video where the descendants of those who were forced into residential schools. At the residential school they were forced to forget their cultures and languages. They lost their identity in the white washing of their generation and now their children are paying the price.
The influence of the residential schools on those Native communities is seen in their reactions. There was alcohol abuse, for instance. These children grew up with almost no hold on their cultures or their parents and now they are asking Canada to admit to their wrongdoings.
Talks, TEDx. 2011. “TEDxAustin Peter Hall 2011.” YouTube. YouTube. March 24, 2011.
Vigeland, Tess. “When A Budget Motel Is ‘Home,’ There’s Little Room For Childhood.” All things
Considered, NPR, August 16, 2015. Audio, 7:38. https://www.npr.org/2015/08/16/432472821/when-
a-budget-motel-is-home-theres-little-room-for-childhood
Living in a hotel is preferable to living on the streets but it will never compare to living in a home. Many people have turned to motels to live out their lives because they have no where else to go. One woman for instance, had to leave her abusive ex-husband. She took her son with her to the other side of town to live in a run down motel. Their living situation was not comfortable but they had no choice. Many children grow up in these unsafe environments. Child homelessness is a emerging problem that schools cannot keep up with.
There is only so much the education system can do for children outside of school. I am happy with the assistance being provided but I believe that it should not only be schools that are helping but the whole community as well. The saying ‘ it takes a village to raise a child’ is true in situations like these. It will take the whole community to come together and care for these children.
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