Research Report: Once Fractured, Twice Politicized: How Immigrant Women From War-Torn Regions Find Political Agency In Canada
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Canada is home to a growing population of immigrants and refugees, including many women arriving from regions affected by war, displacement, and political instability. While immigrant integration is often examined through economic and social outcomes, less is known about how experiences of conflict shape political agency after migration. This research examines how first-generation immigrant women from conflict-affected regions develop political agency in Canada, focusing on electoral participation and trust in political institutions. It asks whether experiences of political violence and institutional failure continue to shape participation after migration, or whether exposure to Canadian institutions transforms these attitudes over time.
