Emotional experiences of women working abroad. Memories and reflections of migrant women from the region of Opole Cover Image

Doświadczenia emocjonalne kobiet pracujących za granicą. Wspomnienia i refleksje migrantek z województwa opolskiego
Emotional experiences of women working abroad. Memories and reflections of migrant women from the region of Opole

Author(s): Anna Krasnodębska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: migration decisions; women’s migration; emotional work; work using emotions; emotions

Summary/Abstract: The article, based mainly on qualitative research (interviews, letters), presents reflections and memories of migrating women. Using drama theories it is attempted to define emotional experiences of women drawing attention to their pre-migration situation, migration-related emotions and relations existing in the area of migrant work. The women examined assessed from the time perspective both the costs and benefits of working abroad.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 47-64
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish