In 2011 we were involved as activists in labour, 15M, and the housing and feminist movements. Part of our scientific production became intertwined with our militancy. In addition, drawing on our re...

Anthropologists Meet the 15M: The Rise of Engaged Ethnography

Why do young people leave their countries to find new opportunities? Do they leave for socio- economic reasons? Is this what society expects of them? Nowadays, many young people can tell us about their experiences and each may have a different story. This article explores the ethnographic experience of starting from scratch in a new and different place. It talks about taking control, alone, in another country with fears, doubts and perseverance, without forgetting the coexistence of thirst for the new and yearning for the usual. It tells of conflicting emotions throughout the journey, even when you feel you have achieved what you were looking for, because the most difficult of these is probably deciding to return and ultimately returning.

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Núria Matencio Boixeda

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Dejarlo todo y empezar desde cero: el caso de muchos