Understanding Empowering Effects of the Kurdish Diaspora on Women’s Agency in Sweden: An Ontological Paradox
Understanding Empowering Effects of the Kurdish Diaspora on Women’s Agency in Sweden: An Ontological Paradox

Author(s): Berivan Erbil
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Geography, Regional studies, Sociology, Studies in violence and power, Migration Studies
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Sweeden; migration; Kurdish immigrants; gender; women; women's agency; diaspora; empowering effect;
Summary/Abstract: There is considerable literature pointing out the male-dominated structure of Kurdish society in which women’s problems have never been prioritized (Mojab 2001, Bruinessen 2001, Alinia 2004, Gambetti 2005); yet there is still limited number of research on Kurdish women’s problems. The existing studies focus on the ostensible (de jure) empowerment they gained, particularly among immigrant/diasporic Kurds. However, the lack of empowerment in practice generally sustains even if they acquire immigrant status or formal citizenship status in the West.

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