The increasing feminisation of migrant
labour in Taiwan has significantly shaped
the socio-cultural landscape of Southeast
Asian Female Migrant Workers (FMWs).
This study investigates the gendered
dimensions of remittance-sending
amongst FMWs in Taiwan, with a focus
on how these practices shape social
positions, identities, and subjectivities
within the contexts of feminised
migration and gendered division of
labour. While existing research often
emphasises the economic functions of
remittances, there remains a gap in
understanding the intertwined sociocultural
and gendered factors that affect
these practices. Grounded in a mixedmethod
approach combining quantitative
surveys and in- depth qualitative
interviews with Southeast Asian FMWs
workers, mostly Filipino caregivers
eventually, this research highlights how
economic motivations intersect with
socio-cultural factors, revealing
remittances as both financial support and
a means of fulfilling familial obligations.
The findings emphasise the dual role of
remittances: they empower FMWs by
enabling them to exercise agency within
traditional gender roles, while
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simultaneously perpetuating certain
socio-cultural norms. The study also
identifies challenges such as financial
insecurity, limited resources, and
systemic barriers, underscoring the
complexity of autonomy in managing
remittances, which is shaped by gender
relations and transnational support
networks. Despite these challenges, the
study shows how remittance practices
contribute to both social mobility and the
reinforcement of existing power
dynamics. The research’s limited and
purposive sample constrains broader
generalisations but offers crucial insights
into the intersection of migration, gender,
and financial flows in Taiwan’s labour
context. These findings suggest the need
for policy interventions that better
support migrant women, ensuring their
contributions are fully recognised and
fostering equitable conditions for their
socio-economic advancement.
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