Borders and Bordering Processes
Borders are an integral part of everyday life. They can be physical manifestations, marking the boundaries between countries or other political entities, or they can be symbolic, representing social, economic, political, racial or other divisions, both real and imagined. Borders allow some to pass while excluding others, thus offering both protection and risk. While natural features like mountains, rivers, or seas can form borders, borders are primarily sociopolitical constructs. These constructs involve processes that extend beyond geographical lines and manifest in daily social interactions, impacting (im)mobilities, identities and relations.
The contributions in this special section on borders and bordering processes address this topic theoretically, empirically, methodologically or creatively in a variety of ways.
Published: 2025-05-28
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