Living in a globalised world - for iPad/Mac/PC
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What are borders for? Who controls them, and why might people risk their lives to cross them? This album examines the border between Mexico and the United States as a symbolic place which both connects and divides people, highlighting complex issues about cultural belonging and national identity. Many disturbing aspects of border control are revealed through the stories of migrants, border guards, factory workers, factory bosses and activists. In the audio track, members of the course team give further insight into the issues raised by the video tracks, and discuss how borders illustrate many of the problems of globalisation. This material is taken from The Open University course DD205 Living in a globalised world.
A divided people
A Mexican tribal leader talks about how the border has physically divided his tribe.
Borders do move
An insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted over the years.
The economic divide
A presbyterian minister from Arizona talks about how an economic border is inappropriate.
Economic aspirations
A Mexican immigrant talks about the importance of getting across the border to America.
Protecting the old dream
An American talks about the need to resist the "Mexicanization" of America.
Building a new dream
An interview with a migrant in a squatter camp who takes work during the fruit harvest.