The readings “The Border as a Life Experience: Identities, Asymmetry and Border Crossing between Mexico and the United States” and “Border Medical Tourism: The Ciudad Juárez Medical Product” provide insightful perspectives on the complexities of cross-border life and culture. These articles explore the social, economic, and cultural dynamics at the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting the experiences of residents and medical tourists. Drawing on information and specific examples from this week’s (#7) readings address the following:
How do the different typologies of border experiences help us understand the complexity of life at the border?
In what ways do cultural and economic factors impact the experiences of medical tourists in Ciudad Juárez?
Here, you can use some personal examples to supplement your discussion of the readings. But remember that the main grading criterion is always based on providing strong evidence that the required readings were thoroughly and thoughtfully covered.
Your main post: (a minimum of 300 words) with an obvious demonstration that the required sources were covered in full .Remember to cite your source with correct formatting in-text (author, year, p.#) and provide the full source reference at the end of your main post.
