Historias de vida sobre la migración irregular de hombres y mujeres de la Comunidad La Paz – Nabón en su tránsito hacia Estados Unidos periodo 2020 – 2021

Abstract

The research examined the experiences of irregular migration of men and women from the La Paz Community in their journey to the United States. Through the life stories technique, the study aimed to capture the complexity of this process from a gender perspective. The emphasis on personal stories enriched the understanding of motivations for migrating and initial expectations. Additionally, it provided a detailed view of the journey, identifying the risks faced and the strategies used to confront them. It was expected that this technique would reveal how travel conditions and encounters with authorities and intermediaries could vary by gender. The research also analyzed how experiences of irregular migration impacted the personal and family lives of the migrants. Furthermore, it explored the perception of changes in the home community and integration in the new destination country. A particular focus on gender differences allowed for understanding variations in the experiences and challenges faced by men and women during irregular migration. This could shed light on the specific vulnerability of women to exploitation and gender-based violence, as well as the social pressures that men could feel as providers. This study contributed to a deeper understanding of how gender influences experiences of irregular migration and how these experiences, in turn, can have diverse effects on home communities and destinations.