@article{ref1,
title="Experiences of South Asian brides entering Canada after recent changes to family sponsorship policies",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2009",
author="Merali, Noorfarah",
volume="15",
number="3",
pages="321-339",
abstract="South Asians in Canada often apply the traditional custom of arranged marriage across international borders, leading to male sponsorship of family-chosen brides from their home countries. This qualitative study examined understandings of sponsorship and marital/resettlement experiences among English-proficient and non-English-proficient South Asian brides who entered Canada after recent immigration policy changes to reduce sponsored women's vulnerability to maltreatment. English-proficient women were aware of their rights and permanent resident status, and reported significant integration support. In contrast, non-English-proficient women misunderstood sponsorship and faced multiple barriers to participation in Canadian life, along with severe abuse and neglect.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/1077801208330435",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801208330435"
}