Impact of remittances on relations between Myanmar female migrant workers and their families in Taladthai | |
| Author | Zaw Ye Htet |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GD-25-01 |
| Subject(s) | Foreign workers, Burmese--Thailand--Social conditions Foreign workers, Burmese--Thailand--Economic conditions Women immigrants--Burma--Social conditions Women immigrants--Burma--Economic conditions |
| Note | A thesis submitted in patial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Gender and Development Studies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Global migration is a phenomenon that affects sending and receiving nations equally. Significant cross-border migration from Myanmar has occurred, mostly to Thailand, where people have fled human rights atrocities in search of better possibilities.There are over 2.2 million registered Myanmar migrant workers which is as much as 10% of Myanmar labour force working abroad (ILO, 2023). Although the importance of remittances is widely known, little is known about how they affect gender dynamics, especially within the households of migrant families. This study was conducted with qualitative research methods through FGDs and IDIs among female migrant workers from Myanmar working in Talad Thai, Thailand. This study explores the impact of remittances on gender relations within families of female migrant workers from Myanmar, focusing on their experiences and perceptions in the Talad Thai region of Thailand. Through qualitative research methods, including focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with 21 female migrant workers, the research examines how remittances influence maternal caregiving roles, relationships with left-behind spouses, and household decision-making dynamics. The findings highlight the dual pressures of economic contribution and caregiving responsibilities, revealing how women navigate the complexities of migration while striving to maintain familial ties and redefine traditional gender roles. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving gender dynamics within migrant households, shaped by remittance behaviors and shifting power structures. This study aims to fill the gap by examining the impact of remittances on gender dynamics through the female migrant workers’ experiences focusing on relationships between female migrant workers and their left behind spouses and children, changes in those relationships from migrant women perspectives. It underscores the empowerment women may experience through their economic contributions but also illuminates the challenges they face in navigating societal expectations, emotional distance, and financial decision-making. This research adds to the overall understanding of how remittances affect gender relations by examining the experiences of female migrant workers. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Gender and Development Studies (GD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Doneys, Philippe |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kusakabe, Kyoko;Chatterjee, Joyee S. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD), Germany |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2025 |