Module 2: Theoretical Approaches to Studying Gender & Migration

“A postcolonial feminist perspective not only recognizes the resilience and resistance of vulnerable actors but also the need to place their knowledge at the centre of analysis.”

PHILOMINA OKEKE-IHEJIRIKA & BUKOLA SALAMI
African villagers wearing red clothing sitting under a tree to shade from the sun

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you should be able to:

  • Describe different theoretical approaches to the study of gender and migration, including: intersectionality, postcolonial feminism, and transnational feminism.
Module 2: Lessons
Module 2: Readings