Henrike A. Hoogenraad
African-Australian Marriage Migration: An Ethnography of (Un)happiness
African-Australian Marriage Migration: An Ethnography of (Un)happiness
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Henrike A. Hoogenraad's book explores marriage migration among African-Australian couples, portraying their journeys as happiness projects tied to dreams of long-term partnerships. However, obstacles like bureaucracy, racism, and unrealistic expectations hinder these dreams, challenging the narrative of scam artists and highlighting the complexities of crossing borders physically and intimately.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 213 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Haymarket Books
In her captivating ethnography titled "African-Australian Marriage Migration: An Ethnography of (Un)Happiness," Henrike A. Hoogenraad delves into the intricate journeys of marriage migration among African-Australian couples. Through her storytelling, she presents these journeys as happiness projects, as happiness is closely intertwined with the dreams of long-lasting partnerships that commence with the visa application process. However, happiness is more of an aspirational state rather than a fully realized outcome. Numerous obstacles hinder the attainment of the desired happy endings, including the cumbersome government bureaucracy, institutional and everyday racism, and unrealistic expectations of romance. This monograph challenges the prevailing narrative that generalizes migrant men and their sponsoring partners, obscuring the challenging and complex process of crossing both physical and intimate borders. Hoogenraad's work is a significant addition to the anthropological literature on marriage migration, offering valuable insights into the experiences and complexities of these couples.
Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642597943
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