LGBT Asylum Seekers & Deportation
Members of the LGBT community from some of the world's most repressive countries flee to the United Kingdom to seek asylum. This article brings up the fact that many of these individuals who are used to being inhumanely treated, are being threatened to be deported by the government system in the UK. David Hanson MP who is the shadow minister for immigration was quoted as saying, "It’s important that people are treated with dignity and humanity when applying for asylum, and there are worrying allegations about the Home Office’s treatment of those fleeing from persecution because of their sexuality." Individuals who have fled from Kampala, Uganda, experience threats of deportation for not providing necessary materials (proof of homosexuality) from their home countries.
Chris - You could examine the phenomenon of LGBT repression through the lens of the Holston/Appadurai article about citizenship. You could also examine more literature that frames LGBT rights in the context of citizenship. We will also read other articles later in the course that may also inform your research.
ReplyDeleteHow does one provide "proof of homosexuality"? Hence the issue with attempting provide an avenue of political asylum through the recognition of the persecution of refugees through their sexuality. This is another reason why, we should have open boarders.
ReplyDeleteJust to piggy back on Tanu's comment, but I would love to see more of how LGBT repression affects citizenship based on what we've read from Holston/Appadurai. Looking forward to seeing the development of this blog.
ReplyDelete