Lara Momesso
Honorary Research Fellow and scholar of migration, gender, and East Asian studies, author of Cross-Border Intimacies examining marriage migration between China and Taiwan based on long-term ethnographic research.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 33min
Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan
In this engaging discussion, Lara Momesso, an Honorary Research Fellow and expert in migration studies, dives into her research on marriage migration between China and Taiwan. She explores the emotional dynamics of cross-border relationships, emphasizing the importance of intimacy and belonging. Lara shares insights from her extensive ethnographic work, comparing the distinct access challenges in both regions. She also highlights the unique sociopolitical factors affecting these marriages and outlines her plans for future research on the second generation of migrants.
Jan 23, 2026 • 33min
Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan
Lara Momesso, an Honorary Research Fellow and expert in migration and gender studies, delves into her extensive research on marriage migration between Taiwan and China. She explores how geopolitics influences personal intimacies, revealing the complex emotional landscapes of cross-strait marriages. Lara discusses the evolution of migrant motivations since the late 1980s and contrasts open fieldwork in Taiwan with the challenges in China. She also plans future research on the experiences of second-generation migrants and the aging population in these communities.
