Article on Afghan women’s experiences of negotiating family relations across borders Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre

This 2024 article by Professor Louise Ryan, Professor María López and our research assistant Mursal Rasa explores the complexities and nuances of Afghan migrant women's dynamic family relations across countries and continents.

Applying the concept of immobility regimes, the authors present rich qualitative analysis from their ongoing research on Afghan migration to England to understand the different dynamics of transnational care within specific family ties, spatial contexts and infrastructures.

The paper presents original data from their interviews with Afghan women in London on how they navigate (im)mobility regimes across multiple countries and different visa regimes to arrange face-to-face visits with geographically dispersed relatives. In doing so, the authors move beyond a simple binational focus on countries of origin and residence. The authors consider the role of ICTs and the limitations of poor connectivity, particularly in countries such as Afghanistan, and the gender power dynamics that may limit women's access to technology.

This is an Open Access article that can be read in full on the Population, Space and Place website.