Culture

The Border Crisis Is Anti-Woman. Here's Why

Since Title 42 ended on May 12, some 700,000 illegal aliens (the vast majority of which are men) have stormed the U.S.’s southern border. This large scale invasion spells danger and devastation for American women all over the country.

By Alicia Bittle7 min read
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Immigration is more than a simple transfer of individuals from one region to another. When people cross borders, for better or for worse, they bring their cultures with them. Unfortunately for American women, the cultural elements embedded within many of these invading nations include high rates of femicide, sexual assault, and rape.