Abstract
The way in which women construct and experience their sexual and reproductive health is dependent on the cultural, historical, and political context in which they are embedded. In this chapter we explore how migrant and refugee women negotiate discourses and practices in relation to their sexual and reproductive health as they transition from countries where cultural constructions and practices associated with sexuality and reproduction may differ from those of their new countries of residence. We consider women’s experiences across the lifespan, including menarche and menstruation, sexuality both before and during marriage, fertility and fertility control, and menopause. We conclude that migrant and refugee women may be at risk of unmet sexual and reproductive health needs and negative health outcomes due to sociocultural norms that contribute to the potential for inadequate knowledge and low uptake of sexual health services.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Routledge International Handbook of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health |
Editors | Jane M. Ussher, Joan C. Chrisler, Janette Perz |
Place of Publication | U.K. |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 515-529 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351035620 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138490260 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 selection and editorial matter, Jane M. Ussher, Joan C. Chrisler and Janette Perz; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- reproductive health
- sexual health
- women immigrants
- women refugees