par Sizaire, Laure
Référence EUROSEAS (July 23rd-25th 2024: Amsterdam)
Publication Non publié, 2024-07-23
Communication à un colloque
Résumé : Although the population from East or Southeast Asian countries in Belgium is not the largest, their proportion has more than doubled between 2000 and 2023, and these migratory flows are highly gendered. Indeed, with only 10,328 men for 18,222 women, the gender ratio is 0.5 men per woman. These differences can be partly explained by family reunification and transnational marriages, much more common for women than men. However, these elements are not sufficient to fully understand the trajectory of these migrants, especially how they arrived in Belgium, as this destination is never mentioned as a first choice. How does Belgium appear in these migratory paths? What opportunities bring these migrants there, and why do they want to stay? Based on 25 semi-structured interviews conducted with individuals from China, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam residing in Belgium, this paper explores the specific experiences that bring people to Belgium, revealing a strong desire to access “freedom”, often linked to gender expectations.

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