Examining Identity Intersectionality: Thai Marriage Migrants in the Netherlands

Manassen, Anouk; Verkuyten, Maykel

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“…The loss of inheritance was reported in ( n =17) studies as an effect of domestic violence. Migrant women who choose to leave the marriage following severe domestic violence, the sanction hits harder on them not only because of their marginal position but because of the absence of family and community to support and argue their cases (Choi et al, 2020; Kim et al, 2017; Kwak, 2019; Manassen & Verkuyten, 2018; Williams, 2010a, 2010b; Williams & yu, 2006; Yeoh et al, 2017). In addition, other researchers reported that when a woman loss her right to reside in the country of destination upon determination of her legal status before divorce/separation, she risk rejection going back to her country of origin (Block, 2021a; Cheng, 2013; Chiu & Choi, 2020; Haile et al, 2020; Kanchanachitra & Chuenglertsiri, 2020; Kim & Kim, 2020; Lorke, 2019; Statham, 2020; Statham et al, 2020; Zhang, 2020).…”

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“…Activities such as watching Thai TV programs, listening to music, and singing karaoke, and gardening were some examples of their coping strategies. Others had chosen separation and re-migration to another country as a coping strategy for domestic violence (Chowbey, 2017; Fresnoza-Flot, 2021; Manassen & Verkuyten, 2018; Pongthippat et al, 2020; Straiton et al, 2019). In Sweden for instance, Asian cross-border wives visit temples which serve as places of worship and as community centers, language school, legal and visa support, and even shelters for women fleeing domestic violence (Tschirhart, Straiton et al, 2019).…”

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“…Research revealed most immigrants are unemployed despite their educational qualification which forces them to take up menial jobs hence heavily dependent on the men (Zani, 2019(Zani, , 2020, stereotyping them as "dependent" (Tang & Wang, 2014). Studies reported that in the home, they were not only silenced in the spending and control of resources but also restricted to domestic work (Manassen & Verkuyten, 2018). Researchers opined that women's economic exploitation is common in cross-border marriage relationship (Choi & Cheung, 2017;Kabir et al, 2019;Qureshi, 2016;Sha, 2020;Williams, 2010b).…”

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Domestic Violence in Cross-Border Marriages: A Systematic Review

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Kaka

2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Cross-border marriages have been found to be associated with domestic violence due to the migration experiences of the couples concerned and the stress experienced before, during, and after migration, despite local and international legislation on domestic violence. A systematic review using the PRISMA Statement was conducted to examine the relationship between domestic violence and cross-border marriages among cross-border wives from Asian countries. Six databases—Taylor & Francis Online, Wiley Online, Scopus, Web of Science, Sage Journals, and Springer Online library, were used in the research which found 179 articles for eligibility and 58 articles were finally used in the review. To be included, studies must have addressed domestic violence and cross-border marriage among Asians, report qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, addressed the RQs, been published in polished English between 2010 and 2020 and published in a reputable journal with high impact factor. The systematic review found that immigration status, citizenship, culture, language barrier, diversity/intersectionality, age, and economic dependence are the risk factors for domestic violence, which leads effects such as divorce or separation, racism, loneliness, loss of identity & inheritance, stigma, abandonment, and discrimination. Yet these cross-border wives resorted to NGOs, social & religious groups, and traditional beliefs as coping strategies. The review suggests that legislations on domestic violence should be amended to include a definition of the rights of immigrant women, and the plight of cross-border wives, which should be protected. It is also imperative to propose favorable laws and policies regarding immigration status and citizenship for these cross-border couples.

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Domestic Violence in Cross-Border Marriages: A Systematic Review

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2022

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“…Where refugees are less accepted and discriminated against, it can strengthen ethnic group identity (Jasinskaja-Lahti et al, 2009). There is increasing social psychological interest in multiple identities and how they are subjectively combined and organized (Jordan-Zachery, 2007;Manassen & Verkuyten, 2018). Intersectionality suggests that being a member of two or more disadvantaged groups (e.g., ethnic minorities and women) increases the risk of experiencing negative experiences such as discrimination (Rosenthal, 2016).…”

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“…The concept explains how different group identities interact, leading to negative experiences and discrimination (Weichselbaumer, 2020). Studies on intersectionality have generally focused on the combination of race/ethnicity, religion, and gender (Jordan-Zachery, 2007;Manassen & Verkuyten, 2018;Weichselbaumer, 2020). A migrant woman reconstructs representations of identity as both a woman and an immigrant.…”

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Educated Syrian Working Women: Evaluation of the Acculturation Process

Şeker

2022

Migration Letters

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Turkey is the country with the largest Syrian refugee population in the world. This research examines how Syrian-educated refugee women perceive their acculturation experiences and their life experiences pre- and post-migration. Women (ten participants) who were educated in their country and had working experience participated in the study. The study in the qualitative research method is in the phenomenological design. Research data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. The experiences of the participants have evaluated seven titles. Migration and post-migration; interaction in the post-migration process; relations in the post-migration process; social identity, intersectionality, and discrimination; professional life; life satisfaction and adaptation; expectations. As a result of the research, it has been determined that participants' lives pre- and post-migration changed, and women's education facilitated their language learning, acculturation, and adaptation.

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“Living like I am in Thailand”: stress and coping strategies among Thai migrant masseuses in Oslo, Norway

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BackgroundMigrants experience stress before, during and after migrating to a new country, all of which influences their mental wellbeing. In Norway, migration from Thailand is highly gendered as most Thai migrants are women who migrate to live with their Norwegian spouse. Massage shops, often owned by Thai entrepreneurs, are a locale where women use their cultural knowledge to bridge into the local economy. There is little knowledge about Thai migrant masseuses’ experience of stress in daily life and associated coping strategies. The objective of this inquiry was to examine stressors and coping strategies among Thai migrant masseuses in Oslo, Norway.MethodsWe conducted in-depth interviews with 14 Thai migrants who were working as masseuses in Oslo, Norway. We asked participants about their health, experiences of stress, and coping strategies and subsequently analyzed the data using thematic analysis.ResultsStress in participants’ lives related to settling in, loneliness, finances and spousal relationships. Of these, relationship conflict was the largest source of stress. Women largely embraced self-coping strategies and utilized Thai cultural practices and Buddhist cognitive thinking. Once relationship conflict became untenable, participants fought to change their situation. Limited fluency in Norwegian, Thai stigma about mental health and limited knowledge of the Norwegian health system were barriers to seeking healthcare.ConclusionsMigrants in our study often adopted “Thainess”, the use of Thai cultural practices and Buddhist cognitive thinking, as a strategy for coping with stress. Preferences for self-coping, mental health stigma, and linguistic competency are important considerations when designing mental wellbeing interventions for Thai women. Use of an interpreter or systems navigator can help overcome language barriers. Clinicians can take detailed case histories to better understand Thai patients’ stress, coping strategies and wellbeing. Health policy makers could consider network approaches, including using Thai health systems navigators to bridge the health system and Thai communities.

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Examining Identity Intersectionality: Thai Marriage Migrants in the Netherlands

Abstract: Intersectionality Although the term intersectionality is increasingly popular, the notion is far from clear and is used as a theoretical perspective, an analytical approach, and a political

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Domestic Violence in Cross-Border Marriages: A Systematic Review

Domestic Violence in Cross-Border Marriages: A Systematic Review

Educated Syrian Working Women: Evaluation of the Acculturation Process

“Living like I am in Thailand”: stress and coping strategies among Thai migrant masseuses in Oslo, Norway

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