Why do African women immigrate? The experiences of African women immigrants in Dublin, Ireland

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 4: METHODOLOGY1

4.1. Research Approach1

4.2. Sampling2

4.3. Data Collection2

4.4. Instrument3

4.5. Data Analysis3

CHAPTER 5: FINDINGS5

5.1. Introduction5

5.2. Life Stories from Nigeria5

5.2.1. Mwikali5

5.2.2. Margaret7

5.2.3. Wanja8

5.2.4. Achieng10

5.2.5. Rose11

5.2.6. Muthoni12

5.2.7. Lucy13

5.2.8. Florence15

5.3. Interviews with Immigrant women in Dublin, Ireland16

5.3.1. Patience17

5.3.2. Atieno19

5.3.3. Lerato20

5.3.4. Sarah21

5.3.5. Mary23

5.3.6. Abiola25

CHAPTER 6: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION29

6.1. Problems encountered by immigrant women Introduction29

6.1.1. Inequality and Difference in Immigration Policies29

6.1.2. Double-duty syndrome30

6.1.3. Foreign Credentials32

6.1.4. Sexual division of labour33

6.1.5. Racism34

6.1.6. Sexism36

6.1.7. Isolation and loneliness37

6.2. Conclusion39

CHAPTER 7: CONCLUSION41

7.1. Summary41

7.2. Limitations42

7.3. Implications44

7.4. Conclusion46

CHAPTER 8: RECOMMENDATIONS49

REFERENCES56

APPENDIX A59

APPENDIXB60

APPENDIX C62

CHAPTER 4: METHODOLOGY

4.1. Research Approach

This method is used as a tool for carrying out investigation into particular situations in a variety of disciplines. This method of research is particularly utile when theoretical models or company strategies are being tested as these models and company stats and strategies are used in real world situation. A case study is an in-depth study carried out in a specific situation instead of obtaining results through survey stats which could be result in sweeping generalisations (Berger, 2004, 25).

A case study method helps the researcher to narrow down his research to specific areas which are relevant to the study in question, instead of becoming bewildered by stepping into a broad field which is difficult to research. Although this method does not completely answer the research questions, this method surely give certain indications and furnishes more amplification and helps the researcher to create suitable hypothesis on the subject undertaken. Qualitative method of analysis focuses more towards the subjective side. Qualitative analysis is different from the quantitative research and is unlike methods for the accumulation of data (Haas, 2007, 26). This method focuses on interpersonal and in depth consultations and the interviews that are carried out within focused groups. Small groups of people are interviewed in depth and then the responses of these focus groups are compared in order to conclude their perceptions regarding the general questions that are asked.

4.2. Sampling

For this particular study, a total of fourteen (14) Nigerian women, who have migrated to Dublin, Ireland, were selected. The criterion of selection was based on the number of years spent in Dublin after the migration, the richness of experiences and life histories of the sample participants. All of the respondents were married and were middle aged. There were women, who had returned to Nigeria, after spending a good amount of time as migrant in Dublin. They were considered eligible for participation on the basis of their experience.

4.3. Data Collection

An interview questionnaire was used to gather information about the perspective participants. Life histories of participants were also taken into account for the collection of required information. This qualitative method was used to obtain information necessary to assess the attitudes of residents involved in tourism, and to gather information needed to assess the role played by the public and private sector in tourism development and preservation. The first step was the identification of migrant Nigerian women, living in Dublin, ...