Time Use among Venezuelan Migrants in Brazil: A Case Study for the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, 2024

Valquiria Almeida, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Paula Miranda-Ribeiro, Cedeplar, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Carolina Moulin, Centre for Regional Development and Planning (CEDEPLAR), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

This research aims to investigate the daily time allocation of Venezuelan migrants in the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Region (BHMR), Brazil, with a focus on gender roles and their intersections with other sociodemographic aspects. Using a mixed-method approach, combining data from the 2022 Brazilian Demographic Census, time-use diaries, and semi-structured interviews, the study intends to analyze how gender norms shape migrants' everyday activities, including paid work, household chores, family care, leisure, and more. Additionally, the study seeks to understand the unique experiences faced by migrants regarding time allocation, considering factors such as age, race/ethnicity, nationality, occupational status, among others. By exploring the intersections of gender, age, and nationality, this project aims to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of forced migration and the diverse social identities of migrants. It is expected that the findings of this study will contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge on forced migration and gender, as well as to the development of more inclusive and sensitive public policies that address the needs of migrant populations in the BHMR and other regions.

Keywords: Migrant Populations and Refugees, Gender Dynamics, Qualitative data/methods/approaches, International Migration

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