Abstract
Male out-migration is a highly prevalent social phenomenon in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, but there is limited understanding on how it impacts the women left-behind, in particular with their empowerment. To determine its impact, eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with indigenous women in this region. Through thematic analysis and a discussion built on previous research, it was found that male out-migration has a limited impact on female empowerment due to several contextual factors, including in-law influence, gender norms, and limited educational attainment. Future research must be conducted on the impact of male out-migration on those left-behind across Guatemala as well as how education empowers women.
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