Geography
How Family Structures Adapt to Transnational Migration
Quick fact
Migrants today send over $500 billion annually in remittances, making them a lifeline for millions of families, but money is only part of the story: family bonds persist through new technologies and redefined roles.
Why this is interesting
What happens to a family when its members live on different continents? Transnational migration turns the idea of a 'family under one roof' upside down, yet many families not only survive but thrive.