Recent Trends of Low-Skilled Nepalese Women’s Migration to India
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The global migration phenomenon, particularly among working class women, has been accelerated in recent decades, with a noticeable increase observed since the early 2000s. This trend has significantly shaped the migratory patterns of Nepalese women, particularly in their movement toward India. To understand these shifts, a comprehensive survey was conducted across seven different bordering regions, by comprising interviews with 102 Nepalese women. Analysis of the survey data revealed that despite facing challenges, such as poor working environments, inadequate residential conditions, and feelings of insecurity, a majority of Nepalese women still opted to migrate to India looking for better job opportunities. Furthermore, the data uncovered a strong desire among these women to overcome gender roles and disparities. While variations existed in certain findings, by overarching similarities were observed in migration motives and socio-economic statuses. This study serves to highlight the pressing need for policy interventions, which are aimed at promoting gender equality and economic empowerment within Nepal in order to alleviate the migration pressures faced by its female population.
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