Report on the “History/Gender/Migration” conference in Paris: Professional insights

Abstract

Purpose

This report aims to present several interesting papers that were given in a 3‐day conference entitled “History, Gender, and Migration” held at the “Ecole Normale Supérieur” in Paris, France on March 2006.

Design/methodology/approach

Many participants coming from worldwide presented their work offering the audience diverse and interdisciplinary discussions.

Findings

It is shown how migration impacts women by giving her more liberty or increasing her dependency. Furthermore, the conference pointed to gaps between migrant and native women in many ways. Migrant men coming from developing countries to European countries had also a share.

Originality/value

The report offers a view on interdisciplinary work in the field of History, Gender, and Migration.

Citation

Al Ariss, A. (2006), "Report on the “History/Gender/Migration” conference in Paris: Professional insights", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 146-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150610679565