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Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt
Male out migration especially to Gulf countries is a well-established phenomenon in Upper Egypt. It is considered the easy way out of poverty and unemployment. Moreover, remittances represent the only monetary source for most migratory families. This thesis explores the impact of male out migration...
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| author | Salman, Azza Abdelrahman Mahmoud |
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| description | Male out migration especially to Gulf countries is a well-established phenomenon in Upper Egypt. It is considered the easy way out of poverty and unemployment. Moreover, remittances represent the only monetary source for most migratory families. This thesis explores the impact of male out migration on their community of origin with a special focus on its impact on women. Fieldwork has been conducted in the village of Hekma, Qena, Upper Egypt where everything is influenced by the absence of men. A gendered approach is utilized to understand the everyday life of this community. This thesis consists of three main parts. The first part investigates how the social space is influenced by the absence of men. The second part explores remittances as a process and its role in the economic life with special attention to the role of women in this process. In addition, it discusses women’s empowerment from the understanding of Hekma women. The third part investigates the impact of remittances on consumption at the household level, as well as the difference between remittance receiving and non-receiving households. This thesis contributes to the gender and migration discourse as it offers a new understanding of social space, remittances and consumption in an Upper Egyptian context. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1925 Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt Salman, Azza Abdelrahman Mahmoud Male out migration especially to Gulf countries is a well-established phenomenon in Upper Egypt. It is considered the easy way out of poverty and unemployment. Moreover, remittances represent the only monetary source for most migratory families. This thesis explores the impact of male out migration on their community of origin with a special focus on its impact on women. Fieldwork has been conducted in the village of Hekma, Qena, Upper Egypt where everything is influenced by the absence of men. A gendered approach is utilized to understand the everyday life of this community. This thesis consists of three main parts. The first part investigates how the social space is influenced by the absence of men. The second part explores remittances as a process and its role in the economic life with special attention to the role of women in this process. In addition, it discusses women’s empowerment from the understanding of Hekma women. The third part investigates the impact of remittances on consumption at the household level, as well as the difference between remittance receiving and non-receiving households. This thesis contributes to the gender and migration discourse as it offers a new understanding of social space, remittances and consumption in an Upper Egyptian context. 2013-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/926 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1925/viewcontent/Thesis_20_28Azza_29.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain á¹¢aʻīdÄ«s -- Social conditions. Male immigrants -- Employment |
| spellingShingle | Ṣaʻīdīs -- Social conditions. Male immigrants -- Employment Salman, Azza Abdelrahman Mahmoud Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title | Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title_full | Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title_short | Gendering migratory social spaces in Upper Egypt |
| title_sort | gendering migratory social spaces in upper egypt |
| topic | Ṣaʻīdīs -- Social conditions. Male immigrants -- Employment |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/926 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1925/viewcontent/Thesis_20_28Azza_29.pdf |
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