Normalization of border deathsNormalization of border deaths is mirroring process of a-normalization, exceptionalization of migration. “Evan when border deaths appear (or are presented) as ‘natural or ‘accidental’, they are in fact the result of the structural violence of migration policies” (Cuttitta 2020: 11). Paolo Cuttitta (2020: 12) highlights that presenting border deaths as accidental, or as the result of nature, criminal activities, or... More is mirroring process of a-normalization, exceptionalization of migration. “Evan when border deathsBorder deaths or “migrant deaths” describe premature deaths of persons whose presence on the state territory has been unauthorized and irregularized. A narrow definition includes only those deaths that occur during the border crossing (of the borderline) or during transiting the country, while wide definition includes deaths that can be in any way related to any material or immaterial state-made... More appear (or are presented) as ‘natural or ‘accidental’, they are in fact the result of the structural violence of migration policies” (Cuttitta 2020: 11). Paolo Cuttitta (2020: 12) highlights that presenting border deathsBorder deaths or “migrant deaths” describe premature deaths of persons whose presence on the state territory has been unauthorized and irregularized. A narrow definition includes only those deaths that occur during the border crossing (of the borderline) or during transiting the country, while wide definition includes deaths that can be in any way related to any material or immaterial state-made... More as accidental, or as the result of nature, criminal activities, or of the irresponsible action of migrants, means diverting the attention from these deaths roots in migration and border policies.
Literatura:
Cuttitta, Paolo. 2020. „Preface: The increasing Focus on Border DeathsBorder deaths or “migrant deaths” describe premature deaths of persons whose presence on the state territory has been unauthorized and irregularized. A narrow definition includes only those deaths that occur during the border crossing (of the borderline) or during transiting the country, while wide definition includes deaths that can be in any way related to any material or immaterial state-made... More“. In Border Deaths. Causes, Dynamics and Consequences of Migration-related Mortality. Paolo Cuttitta and Tamara Last eds. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 9-20.