This research uses the Ethnography method to analyse the integration of the so called “mail order brides” based on interviews held with eight different Southeast Asian women.
These women were four Vietnamese, one Chinese, one Malaysian, one Indonesian, and one woman from Myanmar who had lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years. The interviews about their experiences were conducted in their working place or at home.
Furthermore, this research includes an observation conducted during the interview placing attention on how they react to the Taiwanese society. The observation and information from the interviews were summarized in a research diary which also included a self-reflection of the researcher.
A focus is put on the marriage life of the New Inhabitant woman and their integration into the Taiwanese society.
From the 1960s until the 1990s, Taiwan’s government did not have extensive laws in place to protect these migrants. Private agencies abused this opportunity to profit excessively, without thinking of how the new life in Taiwan would be like for the “mail-order brides”.
In the beginning of the 1990s, the Taiwanese government started to put some policies into effect to tackle and limit this new phenomenon. The Taiwanese policy changed again in 2004 when the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education publicly denounced these transnational marriages as troublesome and urged the “foreign brides” to control their fertility, as their children’s poor educational level would deteriorate the education level of the Taiwanese population.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABBREVIATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- THE PHENOMENON OF NEW INHABITANTS IN TAIWAN
- SOCIETY'S IMAGE OF THE NEW INHABITANTS
- WHY TAIWANESE MEN ARE WILLING TO MARRY A FOREIGN WOMAN
- TAIWANESE IMIGRATION POLICIES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE MARRIAGE AGENCIES
- THE PROCESS OF ARRANGED MARRIAGES
- THEORETICAL APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING MIGRATION
- LEE'S PUSH AND PULL THEORY
- WALLERSTEIN'S WORLD-SYSTEMS THEORY
- MIGRATION NETWORK THEORY
- THE HISTORY OF MIGRATION POLICIES IN TAIWAN
- THE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION AGENCY
- MILITARY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIANS CONTROLLED SEPARATELY (FEB. 1949 - APR. 1952)
- UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (APR. 1952-SEP. 1972)
- UNDER THE NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY (SEP. 1972- JAN. 2007)
- UNDER THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR (SINCE JANUARY 2007)
- MIGRATION LAW IN TAIWAN
- THE GOVERNMENTAL SOCIAL WELFARE SYSTEM
- SOCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY NGOS
- THEORETICAL APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING INTEGRATION
- BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL
- BIOLOGICAL ASPECT:
- PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT:
- SOCIAL ASPECT:
- ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS THEORY
- MICROSYSTEM
- MESOSYSTEM
- EXOSYSTEM
- CHRONOSYSTEM
- MACROSYSTEM
- METHODOLOGY
- QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
- ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
- SAMPLING
- A GLIMPSE INTO THE REALITIES OF THE NEW INHABITANTS IN TAIWAN
- BACKGROUND OF INTERVIEWED PARTNERS
- FACTORS THAT FOSTERED THE MIGRATION OF NEW INHABITANTS TO TAIWAN
- INTEGRATION ISSUES DEPICTED THROUGH THE INTERVIEWEES' WORDS
- ADOPTING TO THE TAIWANESE SOCIETY
- DISCRIMINATION
- STEREOTYPES
- CULTURAL BACKGROUND
- SOCIAL WELFARE AND SUPPORT
- POSITIVE THINKING AS A SOURCE OF RESILIENCE
- CHALLENGES THAT SOCIAL WORKERS FACE
- CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION
- LIMITATIONS TO THE RESEARCH
- REFERENCE LIST
- ANNEXES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to provide an in-depth examination of the integration experiences of new inhabitants in Taiwan, specifically focusing on the perspective of women who have immigrated through arranged marriages. The study explores the historical context of migration policies in Taiwan and the role of private marriage agencies. It further analyzes the social, cultural, and psychological challenges faced by these new inhabitants, drawing upon theories of migration and integration.
- The phenomenon of new inhabitants in Taiwan and its societal image
- The role of private marriage agencies and their impact on the migration process
- The integration challenges faced by new inhabitants, including discrimination, stereotypes, and cultural adaptation
- The importance of social welfare and support systems in facilitating integration
- The impact of migration policies on the lives of new inhabitants
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of new inhabitants in Taiwan, providing an overview of the country's economic growth and the subsequent rise of migration. It explores the role of marriage as a pathway to immigration and the emergence of private marriage agencies.
- The Phenomenon of New Inhabitants in Taiwan: This chapter delves into the societal perceptions of new inhabitants in Taiwan, analyzing the motivations behind Taiwanese men marrying foreign women. It examines the influence of Taiwanese immigration policies on the development of private marriage agencies and the process of arranged marriages.
- Theoretical Approach to Understanding Migration: This chapter discusses three key theories of migration: Lee's Push and Pull Theory, Wallerstein's World-Systems Theory, and Migration Network Theory. It analyzes how these theories can be applied to understand the migration patterns of new inhabitants to Taiwan.
- The History of Migration Policies in Taiwan: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of migration policies in Taiwan, focusing on the National Immigration Agency's evolution and the legal framework governing immigration. It examines how these policies have impacted the lives of new inhabitants.
- The Governmental Social Welfare System: This chapter examines the social welfare system in place for new inhabitants in Taiwan, detailing the types of assistance available and how effective it is in addressing their needs. It analyzes the role of the government in promoting integration.
- Social Support Provided by NGOs: This chapter explores the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in providing social support to new inhabitants. It examines the services offered by these organizations and their contribution to the integration process.
- Theoretical Approach to Understanding Integration: This chapter introduces two key frameworks for understanding integration: the biopsychosocial model and the ecological systems theory. It explores the various aspects of integration, including biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
- Methodology: This chapter describes the methodology used for the research, outlining the qualitative approach, ethnographic research methods, and sampling strategy employed. It explains how the research design enables an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of new inhabitants.
- A Glimpse into the Realities of the New Inhabitants in Taiwan: This chapter presents the findings of the research, drawing on interviews with new inhabitants and social workers. It explores the factors that fostered their migration, the integration challenges they face, and the ways they adapt to Taiwanese society.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on the experiences of new inhabitants in Taiwan, particularly those who have immigrated through arranged marriages. Key themes include immigration policies, societal perceptions of new inhabitants, integration challenges, cultural adaptation, social welfare systems, and the role of NGOs. The research draws upon theoretical frameworks such as the Push and Pull Theory, World-Systems Theory, and the biopsychosocial model. Furthermore, the study explores the role of private marriage agencies and their impact on the migration process.
- Quote paper
- Cheng-Hsiang Hsueh (Author), 2020, The integration of new immigrants in Taiwan. An interview-based analysis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1032634