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The document discusses the concept of refuge within urban spaces, arguing that cities must be actively claimed as spaces of refuge through the contestation of their inhabitants, particularly those with precarious legal status. It emphasizes that the potential for cities to serve as refuges is not guaranteed and must be continuously negotiated against state practices and policies. The author draws on empirical research with youth in Toronto to illustrate how their experiences in school spaces reflect broader

Author

suzana.velasco

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EN