Origen of the migratory process of filipina migrant in Catalonia

Abstract

This article shows the conclusions of a field work carried out in the Philippines with the purpose of analyzing the conditions of the emigratory origen of Filipines migrant in Catalonia. The qualitative research represents an attempt of knowing the whole of the migratory process. The analysis precises an international and domestic context to unable the understanding of the migratory phemomena, product of the socio-economic crisis, which has pushed Filipines migrant to emigrate abroad, considering the limitations of the labour market and the family needs. The West offers jobs as domestic helpers and high wages, therefore, the countries will be choosen according to the borders' flexibility, labour market and the stereotypes of the way of life in the countries of destiny.