Gender norms in the Indian migrant community in Australia

Family, Community, and Work Roles

Dados Bibliográficos

ID3628490
AutoresLata Satyen (0000-0001-5385-4251, Deakin University, autor correspondente)
Ano2021
Volume30
Fascículo4
Páginas452-464
Data de publicação2021-05-19
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Gender Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0958-9236 • E-ISSN: 1465-3869
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09589236.2021.1884535
OpenAlexW3131510687
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6
Referências citadas22

An examination of gender norms allows us to develop gender equity strategies. There is limited research on gender roles among the Indian migrant community in Australia. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to explore the gender norms among men and women in the Indian community in Australia across their family, employment, and community roles. Focus group sessions were conducted with 40 first and second-generation Indian men and women divided into younger (18–40 years) and older age groups (41+ years). Thematic analysis revealed differences in gender norms between men and women. Women described the need to perform multiple roles; provide men with financial control; and ensure family harmony. On the other hand, men attributed a family-oriented role for women; mainly contributed to the family’s financial wellbeing; and expressed distress at the Australian legal system that they believed favoured women. The findings from the present study suggest the need for the promotion of culturally relevant gender equity strategies for members of the Indian community

Focus group · Gender equity · Political science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges