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RODRIGUEZ-COVARRUBIAS, Natalie. Kilometer 0: the beginning of migratory journeys of domestic workers in Chile. Universitas [online]. 2024, n.41, pp.227-251. ISSN 1390-8634.  https://doi.org/10.17163/uni.n41.2024.09.

This study aims to describe how the migratory trajectories of migrant domestic workers begin in Chile and the role of migratory networks and emotional factors in their decisions. A qualitative analysis of six biographical narratives is employed to examine the complexities of their labor and migratory trajectories, influenced by intersecting factors such as gender, class, and ethnicity, within the context of global care chains. The results reveal five central moments when making the decision to migrate.

The first moment is characterized by the fact that none of the cases had worked as domestic workers in their home countries. In the second moment, the need to change their circumstances in their home countries arises, often due to political crises, economic challenges, or gender-based violence. The third moment involves the existence of a migratory network of friends and family who assist in their journey. In the fourth moment, a significant emotional factor plays a central role in the decision to migrate, influencing the timing of the decision. Finally, in the fifth moment, the decision to migrate to Chile is made.

Palabras clave : Domestic work; trajectories; migration; migratory networks; intersectionalities; gender; South-South migration; global care chains.

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