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Global woman

Global woman

Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy
EconomicsEssays
Pages
336
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology explores the profound impact of globalization on women's lives across the world. It examines how millions of women from developing countries migrate to wealthier nations for work, often filling traditional caregiving roles. The collection of essays reveals the complex displacement created by this global transfer of labor, highlighting the 'care deficit' left behind in their home countries. The book offers an unprecedented look at a world shaped by mass migration and economic exchange.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingComplexIntellectual

Genres

Economics Essays Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

A
Arlie Russell Hochschild

Arlie Russell Hochschild is a leading sociologist known for her insightful examinations of American life, particularly focusing on emotion, care, and social class. Her influential books include Strangers in their own land, The second shift, and The Time Bind, alongside the children's book Coleen the question girl. She offers readers a clear look at the human side of social issues.

B
Barbara Ehrenreich

"Barbara Ehrenreich is an American author and political activist who describes herself as "a myth buster by trade", and has been called "a veteran muckraker" by The New Yorker. During the 1980s and early 1990s she was a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America." - Wikipedia