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Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad
Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad

Author(s): Elisabeth Scheibelhofer
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Labor relations, Migration Studies
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Problem-centred interviewing; graphic drawing method; migration experiences; gender and mobility;

Summary/Abstract: This paper focuses on gendered mobilities of highly skilled researchers workingabroad. It is based on an empirical qualitative study that explored the mobilityaspirations of Austrian scientists who were working in the United Statesat the time they were interviewed. Supported by a case study, the paperdemonstrates how a qualitative research strategy including graphic drawingssketched by the interviewed persons can help us gain a better understandingof the gendered importance of social relations for the future mobility aspirationsof scientists working abroad.

  • Issue Year: 7/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 33-41
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English