Negotiating life strategies in transnational migration. Religion, work, and family life among Thai migrant women in Norway (THAIMIG)
In this project, we ask what role and significance transnational migration (including return migration), social networks, work, and religion play in the lives of Thai female migrants in Norway.
The project has an interdisciplinary approach with the following being the main disciplines: sociology, theology, religious studies, politics and public administration and migration studies.
The THAIMIG Project is one of the two appointed Excellence in Research projects at VID Specialized University 2023-2025.
Aims of the THAIMIG project
- To fill the knowledge gaps regarding transnational and return migration, challenges, and opportunities of social networks in relation to employment and social inclusion and the role and significance of religion for Thai migrant women.
- To contribute to a deeper understanding of the nexus of, as well as the challenges and opportunities related to, the temporal, spatial, religious, and relational dimensions of migrants’ lives, and how these influence migrants’ life strategies and transnational lives.
- To use the knowledge generated to counteract stereotypes and stigmatization about Thai migrant women by providing a holistic perspective on their life as migrants and a minority group.
- To build a network of researchers from different parts of the world to i) ensure the international scientific relevance of the project and to ii) facilitate a relevant international network for the younger researchers to be involved in the project.
Get in touch
Project leader
Kari Storstein Haug kari.haug@vid.no
Assistant project leader
Sanjana Arora Sanjana.Arora@vid.no