Before Telling People to Go Home by Marianne Rothmann
The World Cup is one of the few events where the world gathers on a single stage. Players from every continent compete, fans celebrate their heritage, and national pride is displayed openly. At the same time, many societies are experiencing growing polarization around immigration, identity, religion, and belonging. One of the frustrations in these debates is how quickly they are reduced to slogans like « Go home, » « They don’t belong, » or « They should assimilate. » Such statements rarely acknowledge the complexity…
