Abstract
Since the end of the last century, the influx of marriage migrants, particularly women, has introduced complex issues of integration and citizenship in South Korea. Current policies, which focus on social integration with an emphasis on Korean nationalism, raise concerns about discrimination and the commercialization of marriage. This study explores the lived experiences of long-term married female migrants in South Korea, investigating their contribution to multiculturalism in Korean society. Through a series of in-depth interviews with four long-term migrant women, the study provides insights into the challenges they face during cultural adaptation, the preservation of cultural traditions, and the complexities of intercultural relationships. The findings illuminate the nuanced experiences of long-term married female migrants, offering implications for policies that aim to foster better integration, address gender disparities, and promote intercultural understanding within Korean society. Moreover, the study highlights the challenges and complexities of cultural adaptation, emphasizing the conflict between abolishing and preserving the cultural traditions and family values of the home country. A detailed understanding of these experiences can assist society in developing more inclusive strategies to accommodate diverse migrant populations and contribute to the ongoing discourse on multiculturalism in South Korea.
Presenters
Yewon JungStudent, IB Diploma, Chadwick International, Incheon Gwang'yeogsi [Inch'n-Kwangyokshi], South Korea Zhuang Han
PhD Candidate, Global Development, Cornell University, United States
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Theme
2024 Special Focus—The World on the Move: Understanding Migration in a New Global Age
KEYWORDS
Female Migration, International Marriage, South Korea, Multiculturalism, Globalization, Sociocultural
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