Bordering and orientation on the cusp of adulthood: 'Scandinavian Afghans' in France.

This article engages with the concepts of 'bordering' and 'orientation' to explore experiences of becoming adult under conditions of protracted uncertainty and temporariness. As an analytical framework, these concepts intertwine with space, time and violence, while also accounting for how the struct...

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Publicado en:Journal of Ethnic & Migration Studies Vol. 51; no. 15; pp. 3889 - 3907
Autor principal: Lønning, Moa Nyamwathi
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Sep2025
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