РОДНИ АСПЕКТ МИГРАЦИЈА
THE GENDER ASPECT OF MIGRATION

Author(s): Vesna M. Lukić
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Sociology, Migration Studies
Published by: Институт друштвених наука
Keywords: social change; internal migration; international migration; migration policy; gender
Summary/Abstract: Scientific and professional communities worldwide have lately shown increasing interest in the gender aspect of various phenomena. In that respect, demographic processes have also been increasingly dissected in the light of gender relations. This paper analyses the gender dimension of migration, with a special focus on Serbia. For that purpose, various data sources have been used and selected empirical studies have been considered. The findings point to gender­ differentiated migration processes. The gender structure of immigrants and internal migrants is predominantly female­biased, whereas in the case of commuters it is dominated by males. The most gender­balanced part of Serbia’s population are the emigrants. For a better understanding of gender­specific causes and consequences of migration, the complex interdependence between gender relations and migration within the various phases of the migration cycle has also been discussed. Emphasis is put on the significance of the gender perspective of migration studies for the creation of efficient migration policies in the context of migration­relevant general and sector policies.

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