Gendered Dynamics of Transnational Human Trafficking: African Migrant Women's Experiences in the United States

• In Event: Women, Health, and Crisis

Abstract

This research proposal aims to address the significant gap in empirical research regarding the gendered dynamics related to the trafficking of African women to the United States, focusing on the intersections of international migration, human trafficking, gender dynamics, and international relations within the U.S. context. It intends to comprehensively study the factors contributing to human trafficking of African migrant women, including migration patterns, socioeconomic status, cultural influences, and the role of transnational networks. The research will analyze the impact of gender dynamics on trafficking victims' experiences, assess U.S. policies' effectiveness in combating trafficking, and propose evidence-based recommendations. It will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with trafficking survivors and key stakeholders, thematic analysis of relevant documents, and quantitative surveys to gather comprehensive data and contribute to theoretical frameworks in migration, gender, and international relations, specifically focusing on African migrant women in the context of transnational human trafficking in the United States.

Author

• Esther C. Jack-Vickers, University of Massachusetts, Lowell