Tendoh Constance Inju - Articles

Immigrants’ perspectives about home and the politics of return

A migrant is a person who for one reason or another leaves his/her country of birth and resides in another country. Migrants in today’s globalizing world are regarded as threats to their host societies. As a result they are required to return to their countries of birth. Political discourses since the 9/11 event are centered on the return of (undocumented) immigrants. Is this a just option to limit immigration? Read

By: Tendoh Constance Inju | 04/08/2009 | Immigration

The contradictory role of the International community in eradicating poverty under the umbrella of human security and development

The concept of human security is a working tool of contemporary politicians of nation-states.Insecurity in conflict-prone countries is pushing its citizens to abandon their homelands for other destinations and migration has become part of today's globalizing world.Insecurity hinders development and the globe can never enjoy a perpetual peace if human security is not ensured in third world countries where conflicts are the order of the day.What is the role of peacebuilders and democracy as a tool Read

By: Tendoh Constance Inju | 15/05/2009 | College & University

The politics behind security discourses

Identity is an integral part of life. Individual, as well as group identities are very important.When our constructed identities are not accepted by those outside our circle, there is bound to be problems. Most conflicts today in Africa are as a result of identity recognition. It is either a minority group is not recognized or a nation-state considers another as a threat to its national identity.When we claim identities, we look for means to secure them... Read

By: Tendoh Constance Inju | 05/05/2009 | Online Education