Magdalena Mostowska

Migrant Women and Homelessness

Chapter 10 discusses homelessness among migrant women across Europe. To date, there is very little empirical research dedicated to, or inclusive of, the experiences of migrant homeless women. In an effort to open up the debate, the authors critically examine potential areas of intersection in the research literature on homelessness, migration and gender. In doing so, the discussion attempts to identify the multiple, interrelated processes and factors which propel migrant women into homelessness or housing instability. In light of the scarce evidence available on this group, the chapter also posits possible reasons behind why a perceived ‘gender blindness’ exists across the homelessness and migration literature, in particular. The chapter proposes intersectionality as a useful theoretical tool to expand knowledge of migrant women experiencing homelessness.