Undergoing Motherhood as an Interstate Labor Migrant

Experiences From Central Rajasthan in India

Bibliographic Data

ID6415862
AuthorsVipul Jawalekar (Central University of Rajasthan), Meenakshi Rajeev (0000-0001-6326-1046, Central University of Rajasthan), Dandub Palzor Negi (0000-0002-8858-704X, Central University of Rajasthan)
Year2025
Volume19
Issue3
Publication date2025-09-03
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian Social Work and Policy Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1753-1403 • E-ISSN: 1753-1411
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/aswp.70016
OpenAlexW4413959693
LanguageEN
References cited35

Motherhood is not only highly revered but adequately protected by patriarchal norms in Indian society. However, labor migration due to livelihood emergencies exposes women to a harsh and unusual reality. The current study attempts to capture the subjective experiences of women undergoing motherhood in a migrant situation. The research design for the current study was explorative; thus, the researcher used an unstructured interview schedule to collect qualitative data from 14 women regarding their pregnancy and childcare experiences. The respondents were selected using a purposive sampling method. The study highlights a blend of traditional as well as some overlooked policy gaps. Inadequate healthcare access, overengagement in work, pathetic living conditions, and absence of childcare facilities are some of the conventional policy challenges, while absence of family members, mental distress due to isolation, and frequent commuting between workplace and home are nonconventional challenges

Demographic economics · Economic growth · Economics · Labour economics · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Health and Trauma · Migration, Refugees, and Integration

Tools

Open DOI