Project Themes
Migration
by Anya Wiley
There is a large migration from rural to urban centers in Senegal which leads to a modification of traditonal cultures and rituals (i.e. it is not uncommon to find sheep tied up in city streets)
Many men leave their villages for work and migrate to Senegalese urban centers or abroad which is a very difficult, sometimes dangerous endeavor.
This migration of the men from villages to urban centers has left many young wivesas heads of households for months or years at a time.
Many women from Senegal and West Africa migrate from rural to urban areas seeking work. These women and young girls often take on positions doing domestic work for extremely low wages.
