Gender and Labor Migration: Empirical Evidence on Decision-Making Factors of Migration

The study aims to understand the decision-making factors of labor migration by identifying the gender-specific context. To better understand the factors that contribute to migration, the study emphasizes the household and individual elements of the movement. The study is based on empirical information. A total of 300 migrant households (250 men and 50 women) and 100 non-migrant households were selected for the study. The chapter analyzes the differences in the personal characteristics of male and female migrants that may influence their decision to migrate. According to this study, women without paid work and men who worked in agriculture were more likely to migrate. Men appear to have prioritized economic considerations in their migration decisions, but a number of variables related to family resentment and poverty affect women’s decisions. The study also sheds light on the sociodemographic characteristics of migrant households by comparing them with non-migrant households in order to understand the influences of the household on the migration decision-making process. The study will help to recognize the diverse experiences of migrants in order to inform appropriate policy responses to support migrants in their country of origin.