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Filipino Women in Tasmania: Negotiating Gender Ideologies
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 15:32 authored by Clark, JThis 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.
History
Publication title
Asian and Pacific Migration JournalVolume
13Pagination
363-380ISSN
0117-1968Department/School
School of HumanitiesPublisher
Scalabrini Migration CenterPlace of publication
PhilippinesRepository Status
- Restricted