Migration
Author Identifier
Lukasz Krzyzowski: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3108-779X
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Title
Elgar Encyclopedia of Queer Studies
First Page
242
Last Page
245
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
School
School of Arts and Humanities
Abstract
Migration is an emergent key area of for queer studies in the twenty-first century. LGBTQIA+ people who migrate - also known as Rainbow Migrants - face intersectional marginalization in relation to sexuality and gender identity, culture, ethnicity, religion, visa status, and language proficiency. These factors create layers of discrimination, exclusion, and disadvantage that affect their decisions to migrate, their migration journey, and their experiences in a new social and institutional environment. Host countries with better legal protections may still include anti-immigration sentiments, racism, and social exclusion based on cultural differences. Higher rates of chronic conditions, mental health issues, and sexual health disparities are prevalent among rainbow migrants, particularly transgender migrants facing unique challenges. This entry provides an overview of key issues in LGBTQIA+ migration, the crucial social networks for settlement, the ongoing lack of specific supports, and the complexities of identity navigation in local and transnational context.
DOI
10.4337/9781803922102.ch065
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Comments
Krzyzowski, L. (2025). Migration. In Elgar Encyclopedia of Queer Studies (pp. 242–245). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803922102.ch065