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Collectively, the articles in this special issue reveal that immigration has diverse effects on individual family members that vary depending on their gender and age. Such findings underscore the need for intensive analysis and comparison on a number of levels—fathers versus mothers, sons versus daughters, parents versus children. This commentary highlights some of the findings that emphasise the centrality of gender in colouring the experience of immigration for different family members. Limitations of the findings are noted and suggestions are made for future research examining the effects of migration on families and family members.
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Lamb, M.E., Bougher, L.D. How Does Migration Affect Mothers’ and Fathers’ Roles Within their Families? Reflections on some Recent Research. Sex Roles 60, 611–614 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-009-9600-1
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