Wood, S. (2016). Migration, Mobility and Marginalisation: Consequences for Sexual and Gender Minorities, IDS Policy Briefing 118, Brighton: IDS.
Abstract:
As a strategy to avoid discrimination, violence and economic marginalisation, sexual and gender non-conforming people often turn to migration as a route to achieve independence and build social capital. Recent studies by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Sexuality, Poverty and Law programme demonstrate that while migration can provide liberation from some experiences of marginalisation and an ability to contribute economically towards family households, for many it leads to a precarious existence. To ensure these groups are not ‘left behind’ in development, policymakers and aid programming must recognise and address marginalisation of these groups as part of overall strategies to reduce risks of migration.
Credits:
This IDS Policy Briefing was written by Stephen Wood as part of the IDS Sexuality, Poverty and Law programme, supported with UK Aid from the UK Department for International Development. It was edited by Carol Smithyes, reviewed by Dr Elizabeth Mills, with contributions from Ntokozo Yingwana, Kimberly Wied and Aimen Majeedullah [as student research assistants].
To read and download the PDF version of this policy brief click here: MigrationMobilityMarginalisation_IDS_policybrief.
