Border Sociology

Border Sociology and Migration in Arizona

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Border Sociology and Migration in Arizona

Introduction Border regions are not merely geographical edges of nation-states; they are complex social spaces where law, identity, economy, culture, and power intersect. From a sociological perspective, borders function as dynamic zones of interaction rather than fixed lines on a map. The U.S.–Mexico border, particularly in Arizona, offers one of the most significant case studies … Read more

Border Sociology: U.S.–Mexico Borderlands in Focus

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7. Border Sociology: U.S.–Mexico Borderlands in Focus

Introduction The U.S.–Mexico border is one of the most politically charged, culturally dynamic, and sociologically complex spaces in the world. Stretching nearly 2,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, it is not just a geopolitical boundary dividing two nations — it is a social, cultural, and economic frontier where globalization, migration, … Read more