Responding to Women Migrant's Needs

This book examines gender- and integration-specific needs of women migrants by using a unique analytic framework, covering both qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques. Case studies from Sweden and Germany are presented, investigating how the gender and integration-neutral or integration-blind nature of the reviewed legislation can disadvantage migrant women in the labor market.

The book contributes to the discourses of liberal and post-colonial feminism through new methodological and empirical insights. It, therefore, is a must-read for everybody interested in a better understanding of migrant women's chances to enter the labor market, as well as gender and integration studies in general.

Categorizes gender- and integration-responsiveness of national legislation into sensitivity, neutrality, or blindness Reviews international and regional conventions meant to ensure gender equality and smooth integration of women migrants in destination countries Presents case studies from Sweden and Germany

Autorentext
Muhammad Wajid Tahir is serving as a Research Fellow in the Institute of Political Science, Philipps University Marburg. Tahir has also been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate classes at the Institute of Political Science, Philipps University Marburg (Germany) from 2014 to 2020. His recent book is a result of his Postdoc Research Fellowship funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation. The research was conceded in collaboration with the Philipps University Marburg and Gothenburg University (Sweden) from July 2017 to November 2019. Tahir s research focuses on development and feminist theories; development aid and gender relations; culture, religion, and women s empowerment; gender mainstreaming of public policies and legislation; and migration, integration, and gender equality.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Conceptual Framework.- Methods and Material.- Theme-I: Occupational Segregation: Gender- and Integration-sensitivity of Legislation.- Theme-II: Wage Inequalities: Gender- and Integration-sensitivity of Legislation.- Theme-III: Reconciliation of Professional and Family Responsibilities: Gender- and Integration-sensitivity of Legislation.- Theme-IV: Sexual Harassment: Gender- and Integration-sensitivity of Legislation.- Theme-V: Monitoring & Observation of Migration & Work Policies/Legislation at Workplaces.- Conclusions & Limitations.