The New Maids is a pioneering book, grounded on rich, empirical evidence, which examines the relationship between globalization, transnationalism, gender and the care economy. Expertly addressing the
The New Maids is a pioneering book, grounded on rich, empirical evidence, which examines the relationship between globalization, transnationalism, gender and the care economy. Expertly addressing the
Domestic work has become highly relevant on a local and global scale. Until a decade ago, domestic workers were rare in European households; today they can be found working for middle-class families a
From its beginnings in the 1970s and 1980s, interest towards the topic of gender and migration has grown. Gender and Migration seeks to introduce the most relevant sociological theories of gender rela
Finds that the new wave of migration is characterized by increasing numbers, changing profiles, feminization, and new geographical patterns, but is most important for eliciting new political responses
The concept of 'intersectionality' has attracted much attention in international feminist debates over the last decade. This title brings together proponents and critics of the concept, to discuss the
