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Situational Dynamics of Masculinity among Bangladeshi Migrants Living in Malmö, Sweden

Shoshi, Sabiha Raiyen LU (2024) SANM03 20231
Social Anthropology
Department of Sociology
Abstract
In Bangladesh, household work is associated with women. Men’s participation in household tasks is considered a threat to masculinity. However when Bangladeshi men migrate to a gender equal country their involvement in household work becomes part of their daily routine. This thesis aimed to shed light on the situational dynamics of masculinity of Bangladeshi men regarding performing household work who migrated to Sweden.
Data in the form of semi-structured interviews and observation has been collected from five Bangladeshi couples living in Malmö, Sweden. The theory of Rosaldo’s structural framework of domestic and public sphere and Connell’s idea of masculinity comprised the framework. The analysis demonstrates that primarily the... (More)
In Bangladesh, household work is associated with women. Men’s participation in household tasks is considered a threat to masculinity. However when Bangladeshi men migrate to a gender equal country their involvement in household work becomes part of their daily routine. This thesis aimed to shed light on the situational dynamics of masculinity of Bangladeshi men regarding performing household work who migrated to Sweden.
Data in the form of semi-structured interviews and observation has been collected from five Bangladeshi couples living in Malmö, Sweden. The theory of Rosaldo’s structural framework of domestic and public sphere and Connell’s idea of masculinity comprised the framework. The analysis demonstrates that primarily the socio-political and economic structure of Sweden shapes Bangladeshi men’s gender role. Migration to Sweden impacts not only on their masculine practices but also influences the relationship dynamics between husbands and wives. The new household in Malmö provides more opportunities for the couples to know each other in terms of sharing domestic duties, contrasting to their living experiences in Bangladesh. Though men perform less domestic duties compared to their wives, their contribution remains important to foster gender equity in their new households in Malmö - with repercussions to their relationships in Bangladesh. (Less)
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author
Shoshi, Sabiha Raiyen LU
supervisor
organization
course
SANM03 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Social Anthropology, Masculinity, Gender Role, Migration, Household Chores
language
English
id
9146660
date added to LUP
2024-01-24 12:20:01
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2024-01-24 12:20:01
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  abstract     = {{In Bangladesh, household work is associated with women. Men’s participation in household tasks is considered a threat to masculinity. However when Bangladeshi men migrate to a gender equal country their involvement in household work becomes part of their daily routine. This thesis aimed to shed light on the situational dynamics of masculinity of Bangladeshi men regarding performing household work who migrated to Sweden. 
Data in the form of semi-structured interviews and observation has been collected from five Bangladeshi couples living in Malmö, Sweden. The theory of Rosaldo’s structural framework of domestic and public sphere and Connell’s idea of masculinity comprised the framework. The analysis demonstrates that primarily the socio-political and economic structure of Sweden shapes Bangladeshi men’s gender role. Migration to Sweden impacts not only on their masculine practices but also influences the relationship dynamics between husbands and wives. The new household in Malmö provides more opportunities for the couples to know each other in terms of sharing domestic duties, contrasting to their living experiences in Bangladesh. Though men perform less domestic duties compared to their wives, their contribution remains important to foster gender equity in their new households in Malmö - with repercussions to their relationships in Bangladesh.}},
  author       = {{Shoshi, Sabiha Raiyen}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Situational Dynamics of Masculinity among Bangladeshi Migrants Living in Malmö, Sweden}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}