Arts & Culture
The Anthropology of Borders: State Power, Sovereignty, and Migrant Experiences
Quick fact
Anthropologist Josiah Heyman found that far from being passive gatekeepers, border agents actively shape migrant flows, using discretionary power that reflects broader social hierarchies of race and class.
Why this is interesting
You've probably crossed a border without a second thought—just a stamp and a wave. But for millions, that same line is a wall of power, where state authority and human dignity collide.