Contested Migration

The migrant has been designated the central or defining figure of the 20th and 21st centuries. For much of this period, research and theory have centred on adult men as representative, ignoring womens part in international migration. Similarly, in Botswana, most history books on migration focus solely on mens experiences. Weaving together history, theory and migrant womens own words, this book reveals Tswana womens multifaceted participation in the cross-border flows from colonial Botswana to pre-apartheid South Africa. Women succeeded in running away despite the opposition of Tswana and colonial male authorities. This book celebrates womens agency and determination in creating new social networks, finding employment, and supporting children and families.