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2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-323
Author(s):  
Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Spanish Caribbean ◽  
Princeton University ◽  
Revolutionary Politics ◽  
And Migration

Untold stories: Jamaican transnational mothers in New York City

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-432
Author(s):  
Derrace Garfield McCallum
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
York City ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Transnational Mothers ◽  
Women's Lives ◽  
International Labour Migration ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Societal Expectations

AbstractGlobalization and contemporary international labour migration continue to transform women’s lives. Moreover, gender stereotypes, biased cultural norms, biological responsibilities and economic marginalization serve to constrain women disproportionately, particularly mothers. Indeed, globalization and migration increases existing pressures associated with motherhood. They intensify societal expectations of women, and often result in extreme distress. Many transnational mothers suffer in silence with little or no chance to share their stories and be heard. This study explores the experiences of Jamaican transnational mothers in New York City and documents their stories in light of current research which investigates how transnational motherhood transgresses gender stereotypes and pushes the boundaries of gender roles and expectations. The stories shared in this paper vividly capture the women’s narratives of loss, longing, empowerment and shared responsibilities across borders.

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