Abstract: This research project attempts to investigate the complex effects of male migration on women's life in Kerala, India, in a comprehensive manner. The study explores a variety of aspects, from the social and emotional to the economic, of this phenomenon by using in-depth case studies. The study reveals engaging narratives that highlight women's incredible resilience in the face of challenges provided by male migration through these in-depth case analyses. It draws attention to their coping strategies (Phan, 2007, p.427), the critical role that community support plays, the.....
Keywords: Migration, livelihoods, resilience, emotional impact, community support
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