MIGRATION AND CRISIS: A REVIEW OF AMMA DARKO'S BEYOND THE HORIZON
Keywords:
migration, crisis, objectification, sexual-objectification, body surveillanceAbstract
Migration is a complex phenomenon that transcends mere geographical movement, profoundly affecting the social, psychological, and economic lives of individuals. In many instances, it induces crises that disrupt identity, relationships, and personal stability. This study examines the interplay between migration and individual crisis in literature, with a specific focus on Beyond the Horizon by Amma Darko. It investigates how migration exposes women to vulnerability and marginalisation, as well as its profound psychological and social implications. Against this backdrop, the study employs objectification theory to critically analyse the experiences of female characters in the selected novel, highlighting how patriarchal structures intersect with migration to shape their crises. The findings reveal that migration, while often represented as a pathway to freedom and opportunity, simultaneously exposes women to systemic oppression, identity struggles, and social alienation. By examining these literary portrayals, the study underscores the need to recognise the gendered dimensions of migration and its far-reaching consequences on individual lives. It concludes that migration and its accompanying crises mark significant transformations in women’s economic conditions, social positions, and sense of self-worth.