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Experiences of South Asian Brides Entering Canada After Recent Changes to Family Sponsorship Policies

University of Alberta

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	Abstract

South Asians in Canada often apply the traditional custom of arranged marriage across international borders, leading to male sponsorship of family-chosen brides from their home countries. This qualitative study examined understandings of sponsorship and marital/resettlement experiences among English-proficient and non-English-proficient South Asian brides who entered Canada after recent immigration policy changes to reduce sponsored women’s vulnerability to maltreatment. English-proficient women were aware of their rights and permanent resident status, and reported significant integration support. In contrast, non-English-proficient women misunderstood sponsorship and faced multiple barriers to participation in Canadian life, along with severe abuse and neglect.

First published on January 12, 2009, doi:10.1177/1077801208330435

Violence Against Women 2009;15:321.

A more recent version of this article appeared on March 1, 2009


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