Gendered mobilities and vulnerabilities: refugee journeys to and in Europe
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Kofman, E. 2019. Gendered mobilities and vulnerabilities: refugee journeys to and in Europe. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. 45 (12), pp. 2185-2199. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2018.1468330
Type | Article |
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Title | Gendered mobilities and vulnerabilities: refugee journeys to and in Europe |
Authors | Kofman, E. |
Abstract | Recent refugee flows across the Mediterranean have been heterogeneous despite often being represented as predominantly male. However, there exist relatively little disaggregated data for adults and children which would enable us to achieve a better understanding of gendered mobilities in refugee journeys and settlement. Furthermore, such mobilities are affected by notions of vulnerability applied to those in need of protection, which prioritise the mobility of some categories. These include single parents, pregnant women, the elderly and unaccompanied minors. Drawing on data collected by international organisations and national sources (Greece, Italy) as well as a project EVI-MED (Constructing an evidence base of contemporary Mediterranean migration) (2015-2107), this article argues for the need to generate more disaggregated data (gender, age, family status) reflecting complex gendered mobilities and experiences of vulnerability. |
Keywords | Gender; mobilities; vulnerability; asylum seekers; Mediterranean |
Research Group | Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Journal | Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies |
ISSN | 1369-183X |
Electronic | 1469-9451 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 30 May 2018 |
10 Sep 2019 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 30 Sep 2019 |
Accepted | 15 Mar 2018 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies on 30/05/2018, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/1369183X.2018.1468330 |
Additional information | Special Issue: Against the evidence: Europe's migration challenge and the failure to protect |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2018.1468330 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85047819019 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000478609100004 |
Language | English |
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