A publication of the World Council of Churches Committee of Migrant Workers, this discusses the experience of the migrant women in Europe. By drawing on interviews of the women themselves, and in their own words, the women express their anguish, hardship and aspirations. In collating the discussion, the interviewers have interspersed summaries such as the following:
"It is clear from the interviews that the problems which affect the women most are
— loneliness, isolation — a feeling of rejection — loss of cultural identity (especially among the young people) — the problem of work, lack oftraining — husband's opposition to their receiving any training — the problems of married life."
"On the whole, their problems re- main the same. The constant strug- gle to earn enough to satisfy the family's basic needs consumes all the energies and vital force of these women and their husbands; all their other problems are relegated to second place."
"In this situation, the women suffer more than the men because they are much more isolated than their husbands and children, and have practically no contact with the society round about them."
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Paperback, good condition. Slight wear to cover edges.
Published by Search Press Ltd, 1978.
ISBN: 0855323914