Child raising and education of marriage-based immigrants in Korea: On the focus of infants |
Dong-Hoon Seol |
Department of Sociology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk, Korea |
국내 결혼이민자의 자녀 양육과 교육 - 소아를 중심으로 - |
설동훈 |
전북대학교 사회학과 |
Correspondence:
Dong-Hoon Seol, Email: dhseol@chonbuk.ac.kr |
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Abstract |
Due to recent upsurge in international marriages, the socio-cultural adaptation, the reinforcement of family stability, and the social integration support of marriage-based immigrant family have been the major social issues. This paper tries to show the current status of marriage-based immigrants and their children nation-wide. Specifically, it analyzes the statistical trends in international marriages, traits of marriage-based immigrants and their children, their attitudes towards child raising and education, and presents policy measures to enhance their life quality. |
Key Words:
International marriage, Immigrant, Child raising, International migration |
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