Journal article
Emotional transnationalism and emotional flows: Japanese women in Australia
Women's Studies International Forum, Vol.35(1), pp.22-28
2012
Abstract
This paper discusses the emotional experience of Japanese migrant women in Australia, particularly in relation to transnationalism. Transnationalism theory points to growing connectivity between migrants and their family members. However, actual geographical distance at times impedes these transnational connections. The study employs the concept of emotional transnationalism to consider the emotional elements of transnational connections. It highlights how consciousness of being away from Japan as well as the struggle and incapability to fulfill their role as daughters, particularly when their loved ones need help, creates guilt and sadness for the migrant women.
Details
- Title
- Emotional transnationalism and emotional flows: Japanese women in Australia
- Authors
- Atsushi Takeda (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Publication details
- Women's Studies International Forum, Vol.35(1), pp.22-28
- Publisher
- Pergamon
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.wsif.2011.10.002
- ISSN
- 0277-5395
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449799702621
- Output Type
- Journal article