From Othering to Resilience: the Experiences of Gender-based Violence among Marriage-migrant Women in Western Gyeongnam Province

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The study aims to understand the experiences of marriage-migrant women who have faced gender-based violence.
Conducted in-depth interviews with four marriage-migrant women experiencing violence leading to separation.
Performed feminist narrative analysis to interpret the data.
Explored the impact of socio-legal structures on women's resilience and identity.
Identified a mismatch between aspirations for a better life and the reality of lost opportunities in Korea.
Found that systemic legal and economic dependencies deepen feelings of otherness among migrant women.
Revealed that participants utilized support networks to enhance their resilience and redefine their roles beyond victimhood.

Analyzes experiences of gender-based violence and resilience among marriage-migrant women, suggesting ways to empower them.

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Seo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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