We are proud to announce the publication of a new article in Ethnic and Racial Studies:
Being “resettlement-minded”: Intersectional Dimensions of Refugee Resettlement Strategies and Refusals in Jordan
By Sarah Nandi, Oroub El_Abed, Megan Bradley, and Hamzah Qardan
Published: March 21, 2025 in Ethnic and Racial Studies
This timely and insightful research explores how refugees in Jordan, particularly Somali, Sudanese, Syrian, and Iraqi communities, navigate resettlement – both in pursuit and in refusal – through an intersectional lens. Drawing on in-depth fieldwork, this study reveals how gender, race, nationality, and power dynamics shape both aspirations and resistance to resettlement. The article challenges dominant narratives that frame resettlement as a universally desired solution and calls for an intersectional approach to understanding refugee agency, particularly in Global South contexts.
Key highlights:
- Unpacks how “resettlement-mindedness” and “deservedness” manifests through vocational and language training efforts in pursuit of self-reliance objectives .
- Challenges the assumption that resettlement is a universally desired solution.
- Offers a nuanced understanding of refugee agency in the Global South.
We invite scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and community members to engage with this important work.
Read the full article here