Exploring the Obstacles Women Migrants from Developing World Experience in Europe: The Role of Gender
Lutfunnessa Sagor, Nahid Aktar
Abstract
Female migrants from developing countries have increased rapidly in recent decades, while migration to Europe has exercised agency in the face of multifaceted challenges. This study explores the challenges faced by women who immigrate to Europe from developing countries. Ittakes an ethnographic approach to explore challenges to feminist and postcolonial theories to conduct the study. Despite numerous works on migration law, there is a dearth of postcolonial research on discrimination against migrant women in developing countries in Europe.Therefore, this paper examines how gender plays a role in the various forms of prejudice and marginalisationof these women and their limited economic potential. In addition, it suggests how to make things better for migrant women in Europe, such as increasing access to resources and support services, increasing education and employment opportunities, and recognising their rights as equal citizens.