Health and Cultural Transformations of the African Migrant Woman: An Anthropological Study of Irregular Migration

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the health and cultural transformations experienced by the African migrant woman in the context of migration, through an anthropological approach that seeks to understand the relationship between the migration trajectory and her health conditions and cultural representations. The study departs from the hypothesis that the migration experience leads to reshaping the health and cultural practices of the migrant woman through the interaction between transit conditions, social fragility, and original cultural references.

The study is based on three main axes: the impact of the transit phase on the physical and psychological health of the migrant woman; the reflections of fragility and social stigma on her health and social conditions; and the dynamics of change and stability in cultural practices related to health. To achieve its objectives, the study adopts the qualitative anthropological method through in-depth interviews and field observation, allowing for an understanding of the lived experiences of migrant women in their social and cultural contexts.

The study seeks to contribute to enriching scientific knowledge on women's migration issues, health, and culture, and to highlight the health and social challenges facing the African migrant woman and her adaptation mechanisms to the reality of migration.