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Scenario

Why civic engagement doesn't guarantee social acceptance

I vote in every election and volunteer in my community but when politicians talk about immigration I still feel like they are talking about me as a problem to be solved rather than a neighbor who belongs here.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The alienation of participating fully in democratic life while remaining positioned as an outsider in public discourse about who deserves to belong.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.