Researching the agency of older migrant women: the potential of intersectional approaches

The paper explores the agency of older migrant women using intersec­tional approaches. It provides an overview of existing research on the migration-ageing nexus in the social sciences. Based on this, it highlights the need to focus on the multifaceted challenges and potentials of older migrant women, considering the intersectional dynamics of gender, migration and age. The concept of intersectionality is discussed in rela­tion to how it illuminates the discriminatory experiences and agency of older migrant women. Putting the concept of agency at the centre, the article highlights the importance of understanding agency from a gender, migrant, and ageing perspective. Finally, it argues for an expanded understanding of agency that takes into account the intersecting categories and diverse forms of expression.