Migration and Marriage in Asian Contexts

This book examines how Asian migrants adapt and assimilate into their host societies, considering sociodemographic backgrounds, ethnic profiles, and political contexts. It challenges the assumption of holistic integration and explores the nuances of marriage and migration, including economic well-being, cultural assimilation, subjective well-being, and gender inequality. Drawing on individual countries' policies, extended families, patriarchal traditions, and religious and caste systems, the chapters provide insights into the unique assimilation experiences of Asian migrants.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate processes of Asian migrants' adaptation and integration into their host societies, exploring the diverse sociodemographic backgrounds, ethnic profiles, and political contexts that shape these assimilation journeys. It challenges the notion that migrants will inevitably integrate seamlessly into their host communities, highlighting the complexities and variations in their assimilation trajectories.

The book expands its scope beyond marriage migration by examining how family formation processes are influenced by migration driven by various factors beyond marriage. Employing a rigorous mix of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method analyses, it uncovers the nuanced connections between marriage and migration, while also broadening the methodological approaches in research on marriage and migration. Furthermore, the book sheds light on a range of social outcomes that may be impacted by migration, including economic well-being, cultural assimilation, subjective well-being, and gender inequalities in marriages.

By drawing on individual countries' unique policies related to cross-cultural marriages, the enduring influence of extended families, patriarchal traditions, and religious and caste systems, this book further contextualizes the studies within the Asian contexts. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, making it a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the dynamics of Asian migration and integration.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032146607