This paper investigates the experiences of Filipino women who have migrated from the Philippines to Tasmania, Australia. Commonly referred to as 'mail-order brides,' the women have migrated to Tasmania for the purpose of marriage, usually after a long process of letter writing and friendship. This paper argues that Filipino women in Tasmania do not always regard themselves as 'victims' as suggested in many scholarly and media representations of 'mail-order brides.' Instead, based on their accounts, this paper provides insights into the phenomenon of Filipino migration for marriage, questioning and challenging the many assumptions that are made about their migration and settlement.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Research Division:	Studies in Human Society
Research Group:	Demography
Research Field:	Population Trends and Policies
Objective Division:	Law, Politics and Community Services
Objective Group:	Community Service (excl. Work)
Objective Field:	Ethnicity, Multiculturalism and Migrant Development and Welfare
Author:	Clark, J (Mrs Juliet Clark)
ID Code:	31808
Year Published:	2004
Deposited By:	Asian Languages and Studies
Deposited On:	2004-08-01
Last Modified:	2008-09-28
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