Abstract
This is a study exploring the experiences and identities of ten Zimbabwean trailing spouses in
South Africa. Six of the women were first-time expatriates and, four were third-country immigrants.
All the women had been employed before immigrating to South Africa, and they expected to find
employment upon immigration. However, employment has proved elusive and the women have found
themselves socially and economically isolated and they have been left grappling with identity
issues, resulting in an existence that lacks focus, direction, and
agency.
..
M.Phil. (Human Resource Management)