The trafficking of men in Cambodia: how masculinities challenge notions of victimhood
Autor/in:
Eastmond, Oonagh
Quelle: Femina Politica - Zeitschrift für feministische Politikwissenschaft, 25 (2016) 1, S 66-78
Inhalt: "In diesem Beitrag geht es um die Ausbeutung von cambodianischen Männern auf thailändischen Fischerbooten. Die Ausbeutung wird ermöglicht durch Rollenstereotype der cambodianischen Männer, die es ihnen verbieten, sich selbst als Opfer von Ausbeutung zu identifizieren. Auch die Institutionen, die mit der Hilfe und rechtlichen Stellung von Opfern moderner Sklaverei verbunden sind, basieren auf Geschlechterrollenstereotypen. So sind vor allem sexuelle Ausbeutung und weibliche Opfer im Fokus von Hilfsorganisationen und staatlichen Institutionen. Für die Ahndung von Arbeitsausbeutung von Männern wie Frauen sowie des damit verbundenen Menschenhandels und die Unterstützung von Opfern ist somit gar kein rechtlicher Raum vorgesehen." (Autorenreferat)
Inhalt: "This paper addresses the exploitation of Cambodian men on Thai fisher boats. Exploitation is enabled through gender stereotypes that prohibit Cambodian men to identify themselves as victims. In addition, institutions dealing with legal support of victims are based on gender stereotypes. Thus, mainly sexual exploitation and female victims are focused by organizations of support and the state. There are no legal regulations to persecute exploited men and trafficking of men." (author's abstract)
Causes and consequences of the gender-specific migration from East to West Germany
Autor/in:
Melzer, Silvia Maja
Quelle: Bielefeld (IAB-Bibliothek (Dissertationen), 358), 2016. 236 S
Inhalt: Although German reunification took place 25 years ago, differences between East and West Germany still remain. After German reunification, people migrated from the east to the west because of differences in living standards and the new opportunities available. Silvia Maja Melzer analyses the causes and consequences of intra-German migration, both theoretically and empirically, from a gender-specific point of view and finds answers to the following questions: Which factors are decisive for the relocation of men and women? How does education influence the gender-specific decision to migrate? Who is relocating or commuting more often, men or women? In order to present a more comprehensive picture of gender-specific migration, contrasts are drawn respectively between men and women or singles and people in partnerships. How does the migration behaviour of East and West German couples and singles differ? What financial consequences result from migration? And: Are east-west migrants happier?
Schlagwörter:Federal Republic of Germany; alte Bundesländer; old federal states; neue Bundesländer; New Federal States; Abwanderung; out-migration; Binnenwanderung; internal migration; Ost-West-Wanderung; east-west migration; Pendler; commuter; gender-specific factors; Qualifikation; qualification; Familienstand; marital status; Lebenszufriedenheit; satisfaction with life; Rückwanderung; remigration
SSOAR Kategorie:Migration, Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung
The migration of qualified Lebanese women to France
Autor/in:
Menhem, Suzanne
Quelle: International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, (2015) 58, S 8-17
Inhalt: Lebanon is defined as a country of emigration and immigration. Whereas previously, emigration was considered a male migration. Gradually, in recent years emigration has evolved and is becoming feminine also. Independent female migration is a growing phenomenon in the Lebanese society although men still play an important role in the migration project.In the past, women were emigrating most often in the context of family reunification, accompanying their husbands to join a member of their families. The majority of migrant women today are leaving the country for so many reasons (further education, work, etc.) and not only to join their husbands. This article examines highly skilled female migration from Lebanon. In France, the migration of skilled workers from Lebanon has experienced very rapid growth in the last decade. However, female migration does not seem to have been the subject of a sociological reading. The study includes qualitative analysis of twenty five cases studied of Lebanese skilled migrant women in France, especially a university degree or equivalent (nurses, architects, teachers, doctors, engineers, lawyers, researchers ...) who were not married or go join their family when they have emigrated, and they have a good command of French language, and who were not dual nationality holders. This article aims to fill some gaps in this area, examining the reasons for change: migration path, the link with the country of origin, the impact of female migration on their personal, social, cultural and family, their return project, exchanges on the remittances levels, career transition path and entrepreneurship, adaptations, their social networks, their identity reconstruction, etc. Besides, there are also non-measurable aspects noted as the autonomy of women to discuss.
Women on the Steering Wheel: Identifying the Potentials of Women in Improving the Protection of Indonesian Women Migrant Workers
Autor/in:
Yazid, Sylvia; Dewi, Elisabeth S.
Quelle: Journal of ASEAN Studies, 3 (2015) 2, S 102-115
Inhalt: This paper is based on a research that looked into the potentials of women as stakeholders in improving the protection of Indonesian women migrant workers abroad. It was designed based on the assumptions that an identification of the potentials of women at various levels and in various institutions may positively contribute to the efforts of finding solutions for the problems faced by women migrant workers and that rather than being seen merely as victims, women should be seen as actors who can actively participate in addressing the problems. This paper analyzes efforts made by a number of Indonesian women who are publicly recognized for their works in promoting the protection of Indonesian women migrant workers, both as state and non-state actors in the context of policy making. The focus is on how these women perceive the extend to which their efforts have been able to influence the policy making process. The discussion also includes how the women responded to the challenges and opportunities that they encounter as part of their learning process. The data for this paper was gathered through interviews with six prominent woman figures who are known for their work on the issue of women migrant workers. While confirming that as actors outside the government these women have made efforts to influence the policy making process, this paper showcases that the actual impact of their efforts is highly determined by the policy environment.
Schlagwörter:labor migration; Menschenrechte; women's policy; Migrant; Arbeitsmigration; Indonesia; political influence; migrant worker; Frauenpolitik; Southeast Asia; politischer Einfluss; politische Partizipation; Interessenvertretung; Südostasien; migrant; Wanderarbeitnehmer; Indonesien; human rights; protection of employee rights; representation of interests; woman; Arbeitnehmerschutz; political participation; Entwicklungsland; developing country
SSOAR Kategorie:Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung, politische Willensbildung, politische Soziologie, politische Kultur, Migration
Issues in countries of the former Soviet Union as the driving force for female migration to Turkey
Autor/in:
Onkal, Guncel; Koshulko, Oksana
Quelle: International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, (2015) 56, S 120-126
Inhalt: The article presents the results and conclusions of a postdoctoral research project entitled "The migration of women from former Soviet Union countries to Turkey: differences, similarities, and outcomes" that has been conducted in Turkey among women from countries of the former Soviet Union with the aim of exploring the issues in these countries as the driving force for female migration to Turkey and also the causes, problems, difficulties, opportunities, prospects, achievements and outcomes of female migrants in the host country. The basis of this scientific project was semi-structured interviews and focus groups among women from former Soviet Union countries in Turkey.
Influence of migration in women emancipation: case study from Kosovan Albanian diaspora
Autor/in:
Dushi, Mimoza
Quelle: International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, (2015) 58, S 91-103
Inhalt: In many undeveloped Mediterranean countries with few occupational possibilities, international migration from late 1960's become a matter of government policy, frequently through bilateral agreements for guest workers. Initially part of these agreements were only men, who migrated toward European counties as seasonal workers. This type of migration created attitudes among the Albanian population in Kosovo that international migrations are mainly for men. However, being in such places with high employment opportunities, profits and life standard, many of them decided to continue living in host countries, bringing thus their family members along. This move gave the to the Kosovar Albanian women opportunity to become part of host societies and possibility to Albanian population to understand that migration as a right which belong to both genders' equally.Initially, migrated women who joined their husbands came mainly from rural and low educated families and were personally and mentally unprepared for a new life in an alien environment. Even though their integration into host societies was challenge for them, we argue that migration has affected their status and family life, as well. By entering into a wage earning production process they become more independent and active in family decision processes, families became egalitarian, relations between family members became more open and their social networks were expanding. Additionally, recent female migrants are more open into integration processes. They are showing interest for involvement into labor market and educational processes, meaning that beside job, they tend to ensure the position at profession, as well.These criteria of emancipation we will prove by using ethnographic research technique, which implies the collection and analysis of detailed in-depth interviews (life stories) of Kosovan Albanian migrants in Germany and Switzerland. By women’s narratives, through which they express themselves, will draw a conclusion about integration strategies and way of living in host societies. While, the husbands and children’s narratives will be used to prove the changes in their family life.
"Honour" killings in Europe as an effect of migration process: perspective for Poland
Autor/in:
Sadowa, Katarzyna
Quelle: International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, (2015) 58, S 83-90
Inhalt: In this paper the author analyses the phenomenon of so-called honour killings as an actual problem of European countries. The author shows that the issue is present in Europe as the result of immigration process and simultaneity is far from resolving. Moreover, while there is a great risk of its' increase, the proper combating measures are needed. As the author comes from Poland, the main aim of the publication is to stress that the problem of "honour" killings and wider - "honour" based violence is a growing threat to this country. Therefore, adequate strategy preventing the issue should be prepare now. Firstly, the author shortly characterizes the issue by providing proper definition and demonstrates its scale. The of the actual problem of "honour" killings in Europe is described especially by analysing the causal link between the immigration process and honour based violence. The second part of the publication contains the analysis of United Kingdom's strategy for fighting against "honour" based acts and its evaluation as an example of well-developed preventing measures. Finally, the author examines the recent Polish cases of "honour" killings and shows the risk of their growing impact on Polish society and law that justifies taking immediate steps (creating adequate strategy) to deter the increase of the problem.