Abstract
While existing studies on cross-border marriages have predominately focused on the experiences of women, little is known about the experiences of men. This may obscure the ways in which gender is structured and restructured through marriage migration. This study aims at revealing the gender dynamics in cross-border marriages by comparing the experiences of men and women in two types of cross-border marriages: (1) marriages between a Hong Kong man and a mainland Chinese woman, and (2) marriages between a Hong Kong woman and a mainland Chinese man. Interview data with eighty five men and women in these marriages shows that men and women have different rationales and strategies to manage complications and enjoy advantages brought by marriage migration. However, being a marriage migrant is a more significant factor than gender in determining post-marital circumstances. These findings help clarify how marriage migration can be understood as a gendered phenomenon.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 5 Jul 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The 22nd Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia: Area Studies and Beyond - University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 3 Jul 2018 → 5 Jul 2018 https://www.sydney.edu.au/sydney-southeast-asia-centre/events/past-events/events-2018/Asian-Studies-Association-of-Australia-Conference-2018.html |
Conference
| Conference | The 22nd Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 3/07/18 → 5/07/18 |
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