This Land is Our Land Suketu Mehta

Utilizing his personal family history of emigrating from India to Britain and America, as well as years of global reporting, Suketu Mehta exposes the worldwide anti-immigrant backlash to critical examination. Contrary to popular belief, the West is not being destroyed by immigrants, but rather by the fear of immigrants. Mehta juxtaposes the fabricated narratives of populist ideologues with the remarkable bravery of laborers, nannies, and others all around the world, from Dubai to New York. He also delves into the reasons why more people are moving now than ever before, as civil unrest and environmental changes transform large portions of the globe. It is no wonder that borders have become more permeable in this context. This Land is Our Land also emphasizes the destructive consequences of colonialism and global inequality in many parts of the world. When asked why they have migrated, today's immigrants can rightfully reply, "We are here because you were there." And now that they are here, as Mehta