Everyday Activists : Undocumented Immigrants' Quest for Justice and Well-Being.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Getrich, Christina M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adult children of immigrants--Washington (D.C.)--Social conditions.

Adult children of immigrants.

Adult children of immigrants--Political activity--Washington (D.C.).

Adult children of immigrants--Legal status, laws, etc--Washington (D.C.).

Noncitizens--Washington (D.C.)--Social conditions.

Noncitizens.

Washington (D.C.)--Emigration and immigration--Government policy.

Washington (D.C.).

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, 2025.

Summary:

"Though the youth-led social movement forged by undocumented activists has commanded widespread public attention, many undocumented young adults are not activists, but are nonetheless fighting for immigrant well-being and justice in their everyday, adult lives by deploying their unique knowledge bases and skill sets and creatively engaging in everyday activism"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction. Navigating prolonged policy limbo in everyday life

"I have a strong sense of identity tied to this place" : DACAmented in the D.C. metro region

"I have to continue with my normal life" : embodying status precarity and controlling uncertainty

"D.C. has more benefits for immigrants than Maryland" : maneuvering within the policy patchwork

"People show up in different ways" : shifting political engagement and emerging forms of everyday activism

"I'm in a good position to advocate now" : brokering care in service of immigrant well-being and justice

Conclusion. Beyond DACA

showing up for immigrants and immigrant justice.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781479832255

1479832251

OCLC:

1505732857