Migrant youth activisms: de-bordering practices and urban solidarities in re-imagining the city

I am a PhD researcher exploring the experiences of young migrant women and their political engagement in the city. My current research asks a simple but powerful question: how and why do young migrant women become politically active?

I am particularly interested in the often overlooked contributions of underrepresented groups to urban life, contributions that are deeply connected to justice and social change. Rather than focusing on highly visible forms of political action like street protests, my research highlights the everyday, quiet acts of civic engagement that make a tangible difference in communities.

I aim to illuminate the meaningful, often underappreciated ways that young migrant women participate in and shape the cities they call home.

Thesis title: Migrant youth activisms: de-bordering practices and urban solidarities in re-imagining the city

Supervised by: Ryan Powell, William Mason and SJ Cooper-Knock