The Plight of Transnational Latina Mothers: Mothering from a Distance

摘要: Economic globalization, trade agreements, and revolutionary changes in transportation communication have fueled a steady increase international migration. Foreign-born Latinas, driven by strong desire to escape poverty improve life for their children, face difficult decisions as transnational mothers. These women emigrate from countries of origin, leaving children behind with relatives. After overcoming the hardships dangers involved clandestine crossing U.S.-Mexico border, they continue suffer pain separation hope eventual family reunification. This study focuses on experiences eight Latina mothers calls reflection solidarity nurses other health care professionals order influence dynamics social, economic, political actions relieve social suffering.