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datestamp: 2024-10-01 12:42:33
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type: thesis
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creators_name: Miklós, Arieke
creators_id: S5698324
creators_email: Ariekemik@hotmail.nl
title: Breaking Through Inequality: Gender Dynamics and Decision-Making Power in Colombian Women's Migration to Europe
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: This qualitative research investigates the impact of gender inequality on migration decisions among
Colombian women who have migrated internationally. Conducted through semi-structured interviews
with nine participants now residing in European countries, the study employs thematic analysis to explore
how gender roles, socio-economic status, and social capital influence migration decision-making
processes within households. Findings reveal that while migration is perceived as a pathway to achieve
economic independence, escape societal constraints, and enhance decision-making autonomy within
households, decisions often involve negotiations influenced by familial expectations and socio-economic
pressures. Social networks emerge as crucial sources of informational support and emotional resilience,
assisting women in navigating challenges such as language barriers, discrimination, and childcare
responsibilities. The study underscores the necessity of tailored policies addressing gender inequalities to
support informed migration decisions among women, advocating for enhanced access to education,
employment opportunities, and inclusive social environments. By illuminating these dynamics, this
research provides nuanced insights into the complexities of migration decision-making among Colombian
women, advocating for gender-sensitive policies that empower women and promote equitable outcomes
in global migration contexts.
date: 2024
pages: 58
thesis_type: master
degree_programme: POPST
tutors_name: Adaawen, S.A.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Demografie
tutors_email: S.A.Adaawen@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Gender inequality
keywords_local: Women’s autonomy
keywords_local: Migration decision-making
keywords_local: Intersectionality
keywords_local: Social capital
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-09-30
citation:   Miklós, Arieke  (2024) Breaking Through Inequality: Gender Dynamics and Decision-Making Power in Colombian Women's Migration to Europe.  Master thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4771/1/Master-thesis-Arieke-Mikls.pdf