The Perception of Insecurity Among Migrant Women: The Case of Edirne
The Perception of Insecurity Among Migrant Women: The Case of Edirne

Summary/Abstract: The main starting point of human mobility is people's desire to increase their security. Women from marginalized groups in various societies engage in migration due to the heightened insecurity caused by gender inequality. Immigrant women face multiple factors that increase their vulnerability in the countries they relocate to, persisting even after their migration. One of the issues among these challenges is the lack of accessibility to healthcare services. This study explores the impact of healthcare accessibility on the security perceptions of immigrant women residing in Edirne, using the cultures of migration and conflict model developed by Cohen and Sirkeci as a framework. Through the face-to-face interviews collected data analysed within thematic analysis method. Upon concluding the study, it becomes evident that immigrant women's lack of access to health services amplifies their sense of insecurity, which in turn impacts their future migration plans, including their inclination to relocate to a different country. This study contributes to migration and gender studies by presenting unique data acquired directly from the field.

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