Experience of violence during forced displacement and gender differences in Rohingya refugee preferences for repatriation and integration
Repatriation to the country of origin is one of the most sought-after durable solutions to the global refugee crisis, yet voluntary return is often fraught with complexities. Integration is the least desired solution, especially by overburdened host communities, but often preferred by refugees. Amon...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025
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Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 259-284 |
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| Summary: | Repatriation to the country of origin is one of the most sought-after durable solutions to the global refugee crisis, yet voluntary return is often fraught with complexities. Integration is the least desired solution, especially by overburdened host communities, but often preferred by refugees. Among the factors highlighted by previous studies behind refugee choices on solutions, one determinant was the experience of violence during displacement. Previous research suggested that refugee men who endured violence longer before fleeing were more likely to prefer returning compared to women and children, who were often forced to flee earlier than men. This idea may undermine the extreme forms of sexual and gender-based violence women and girls experience during forced displacement and how that plays a role in their decisions. Additionally, contextual factors, such as financial stability, access to services within the host community, and relationship between refugees and host community, may also be associated with refugee gender and influence their choices. No study thus far has addressed how gendered experiences of violence, and their extremities affect refugee preferences. The current study addressed this gap and explored how the nature and extent of violence, and other contextual factors influenced repatriation decisions of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The data was collected through surveys (N = 184) on both Rohingya men and women, as well as focus group sessions (N = 31) with a group of Rohingya women. The findings suggest that both violence experienced by Rohingya men and women, and their decisions to repatriate or integrate into Bangladesh are gendered in nature, complex and intertwined with various contextual factors. |
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| ISSN: | 1537-7946 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15377938.2025.2552916 |
