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In Quest of Sanctuary: The Gendered Challenges Within the Complex Landscape of Asylum-Seeking

In Quest of Sanctuary: The Gendered Challenges Within the Complex Landscape of Asylum-Seeking

Gabriela Mesquita Borges
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 20
ISBN13: 9798369354360|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369354377|EISBN13: 9798369354384
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5436-0.ch003
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Borges, Gabriela Mesquita. "In Quest of Sanctuary: The Gendered Challenges Within the Complex Landscape of Asylum-Seeking." Investigating and Combating Gender-Related Victimization, edited by Gabriela Mesquita Borges, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 46-65. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5436-0.ch003

APA

Borges, G. M. (2024). In Quest of Sanctuary: The Gendered Challenges Within the Complex Landscape of Asylum-Seeking. In G. Borges, A. Guerreiro, & M. Pina (Eds.), Investigating and Combating Gender-Related Victimization (pp. 46-65). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5436-0.ch003

Chicago

Borges, Gabriela Mesquita. "In Quest of Sanctuary: The Gendered Challenges Within the Complex Landscape of Asylum-Seeking." In Investigating and Combating Gender-Related Victimization, edited by Gabriela Mesquita Borges, Ana Guerreiro, and Miriam Pina, 46-65. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5436-0.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter explores the complex landscape of asylum-seeking, focusing on the 1951 Refugee Convention and the rights it grants to those seeking refuge, emphasizing principles like non-discrimination and non-refoulement. The chapter highlights the tension between international legal guarantees and state discretion in granting asylum, underscoring the gap between aspirational goals and practical outcomes. It also delves into scholarly literature on migration, border control, and the “deviant migrant” narrative, offering insights into the complexities of asylum practices. It addresses criminological and gendered dimensions, with a specific focus on violence against asylum-seeking women, revealing unique challenges. Overall, the analysis covers historical perspectives, contemporary challenges, and evolving global migration dynamics, providing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate journey asylum seekers undergo for safety and justice.

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