| Files in This Item: |
| File |
Description |
Size |
Format |
View/Open |
| RoleofMigrantWomen.pdf | | 191Kb | Adobe PDF | 
View/Open |
|
| Title: | Migrant women and homelessness: the role of gender-based violence |
| Authors: | Mayock, Paula
Sheridan, Sarah
Parker, Sarah |
| Affiliation: | School of Social Work and Social Policy / Children’s Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland |
| Citation: | Maycock, Paula et al. "Migrant women and homelessness: the role of gender-based violence" European Journal of Homelessness Volume 6, No. 1, August 2012 |
| Journal: | European Journal of Homelessness |
| Issue Date: | 2012 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10147/247814 |
| Type: | Article |
| Language: | en |
| Description: | A distinct Europe-wide problem of migrant homelessness has
become increasingly apparent. However, the available evidence base on
migrant homelessness remains relatively weak and there is a particular dearth
of research on the homeless experiences of migrant women. Internationally,
research has established an association between gender-based violence and
homelessness among women, including migrant women. However, the
dynamics of this association, as well as the range of issues that surround it,
remain largely unexplored. This paper presents findings from biographical
interviews with seventeen migrant women who are part of a larger study of
homelessness among women in Ireland. It specifically aims to explore the
relationship between the experience of gender-based violence and homelessness,
including migrant women’s responses to their abusive home situations,
their interactions with services, and their perspectives on their situations. The
findings highlight the structural underpinnings of the relationship between
gender-based violence and homelessness. These span economic, social, legal
and cultural domains, and impact women’s responses to violence/abuse and
to the systems of intervention designed to meet their needs. The consequences
for migrant women are multi-faceted, affecting their ability to leave
abusive home situations, access appropriate services, and exit homelessness.
The implications for structures and services, particularly those with responsibility
for meeting the needs of migrant women, are discussed. |
| Keywords: | MIGRANTS
HOMELESSNESS
VIOLENCE
WOMEN |
| ISSN: | 2030-3106 |
| Appears in Collections: | Children's Research Centre
|
All Items in LENUS are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.
Del.icio.us
LinkedIn
Citeulike
Connotea
Facebook
Stumble it!
