The study of families in an era of globalization requires an awareness of how families and family members “make decisions” about transnational migration.

The study of families in an era of globalization requires an awareness of how families and family members “make decisions” about transnational migration.

The study of families in an era of globalization requires an awareness of how families and family members “make decisions” about transnational migration. It also requires awareness of how the immigration experience can affect the mental and cultural frameworks people use to understand and give meaning to everyday life. These include ideas about who, among family members, is entitled to certain things; what obligations a person has to other family members; and how to arrange one’s life post-immigration so that they can meet these obligations AND adapt, survive, or thrive in a new culture. Drawing from course materials, discuss examples of the following: 1.) The use or “deployment” of gender, by female and male family members, to negotiate a family migration decision that works (either pro or con) in the person’s favor. [unique_solution]2.)Migration experiences that affect the way people define or think about their social identity or legal status. 3.) Migration experiences that shape family members′ interactions and well-being, either through a change in values or a change in actual circumstances or social structure that makes it harder to fulfill existing obligations or to feel secure about their ties to family. 4.) Conditions that help family members maintain family well-being or cohesiveness amid the uncertainty and hardship that comes from family separation. Essay ″mechanics:″ proofreading, proper formatting, citation style, etc. Remember that points will be deducted from your score if you fail to meet the standards for these.