Subversion and dissent

Norms and policies can give people on the move opportunities for a better life, but they can also lead migrants to experience much greater uncertainty, fewer opportunities for self-fulfilment and lower levels of wellbeing relative to non-migrants. Dissent in this context refers to civic engagement and activism that seek to make cities more inclusive by challenging the status quo. Subversion refers to strategies and tactics that disrupt the system from within. Art can be subversive too: for instance, creative practices can raise public awareness of the difficulties faced by migrants.