Migrant and Tourist Encounters: The Ethics of Im/mobility in 21st Century Dominican and Cuban Cultures

Migrant and Tourist Encounters: The Ethics of Im/mobility in 21st Century Dominican and Cuban Cultures explores the effects of clashing flows of voluntary and involuntary travelers to and from these countries due to an increase in migration and tourism. It compares the ways in which literary works and films reflect on and critique the power relations and ethics of im/mobility and encounter, highlighting growing local and global inequalities. The works respond to the question of the moral potential of encounters produced by im/mobilities and suggest strategies for belonging and de-colonial cosmopolitanism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Migrant and Tourist Encounters: The Ethics of Im/mobility in 21st Century Dominican and Cuban Cultures delves into the profound effects of the convergence of voluntary and involuntary travelers to and from these nations, driven by a significant surge in migration and tourism over the past three decades. Through a comparative analysis of literary works and films, I explore how these artistic expressions reflect upon and critique the complex power dynamics and ethical considerations associated with im/mobility and encounters, both on the islands and in destinations across the globe. The works shed light on the interconnectedness of migration, tourism, and other forms of travel, as well as immobility, highlighting the growing disparities between local and global communities. By portraying the experiences of characters with varying access to free, voluntary movement, the works illustrate the exacerbation of local and global inequalities.

In response to the question of the moral potential of encounters generated by im/mobilities, I examine how the works respond and offer insights into the possibility of connection across differences. I argue that Dominican and Cuban artists not only challenge neo-colonial paradigms of power and im/mobility but also envision and enact strategies for belonging and, in some cases, propose a path toward de-colonial cosmopolitanism.

This study contributes to our understanding of the ethical dimensions of im/mobility in the context of 21st-century cultures, highlighting the need for nuanced and intersectional approaches to address the challenges and opportunities posed by these complex flows of people and ideas.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367503819