Sabrina Sam
DARE Project: Venezuelan Migration in Latin America and the Caribbeans: A Review
Program(s) of Study: Criminology
Project Supervisor: Yvonne Su
I hope the research I have done inspires individuals to see migrants in a more positive light -- one that is different from the stereotypical and degrading ways they are depicted through mainstream media.
Project Description:
Over the past 10 years, 7.7 million Venezuelans have left their country due to violence, insecurity, threats, and a lack of food, medicine, and essential services. Of those, 85% of Venezuelans fled to neighbouring countries. Despite this, the media has narrowly focused on news around Venezuelans going to the United States. The research project studies the migration flow of Venezuelan migrants into the Latin American countries, particularly Colombia and Brazil. A systematic review of the academic literature, gray literature, and policy documents around Venezuelan migration in Latin American will be conducted to better understand the dynamic nature of this migration flow and help grasp the factors behind the intricate decision-making that impacts this type of regional and circular mobility and the long-term consequences of innovative regional responses pioneered by host countries. The impacts of the migration on the host countries' in terms of crime, health, labour, and violence against female and LGBTQ+ migrant populations is explored.The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) – Undergraduate enables our students to meaningfully engage in research projects supervised by LA&PS faculty members. Find out more about DARE.