Disposable Domestics Immigrant Women Workers in the Global Economy

Name: Disposable Domestics Immigrant Women Workers in the Global Economy
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ISBN: 9780896086173

ISBN-10: 0896086178

ISBN-13: 9780896086173

Edition: 2000

Authors: Grace Chang, Mimi Abramovitz

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A vivid portrayal of immigrant workers in America, this volume raises issues about globalization and labour on an international level. It looks at those who perform undesirable, but crucial jobs, such as cleaning staff and childcare providers.

Book details

List price: $23.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: South End Press
Publication date: 6/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Foreword



Introduction



Breeding Ignorance, Breeding Hatred



Undocumented Latinas: The New Employable Mother



The Nanny Visa: The Bracero Program Revisited



Global Exchange: The World Bank, "Welfare Reform," and the Trade in Migrant Women



Immigrants and Workfare Workers: Employable but "Not Employed"



Gatekeeping and Housekeeping


Index


About the Author


About South End Press


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