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Relating European emigration and marriage patterns
1Clemson University.
Immigrants & Minorities
|May 7, 2008
Summary
Marriage and migration patterns in 19th/20th century Europe, particularly the Netherlands, reveal that families, not just single men, migrated. This migration significantly impacted marriage patterns, with gendered consequences in sending regions.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Social History
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Examines the intersection of marriage and migration in European sending areas during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Focuses on the Netherlands as a case study for understanding these demographic shifts.
Observation:
- Contrasts Dutch migration patterns with other regions where single men dominated.
- Highlights that Dutch migrants often moved in family units, a less-studied qualitative pattern.
Findings:
- Migration significantly influenced marriage patterns in sending countries.
- Demonstrates the gendered nature of changes in marriage and migration.
Implications:
- Suggests hypotheses for further research on marriage and migration in other European regions.
- Underscores the importance of considering family units and gender in migration studies.
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