Deskilling Migrant Women in the Global Care Industry

by S. Cuban

Overview

This book explores the human geographies of skilled migration, specifically the practices, dispositions, relationships, and resources of professional women who participate in the global care industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230342330
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	02/27/2013
Edition description:	2013
Pages:	249
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

SONDRA CUBAN is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University, UK

Table of Contents

Professional Women Migrants Becoming Care Assistants A Homework Methodology for Migrant-Care Research A Place of Settlement and Upheaval: Carers Cruising Cumbria An Upgraded Care Industry Depends Upon Skilled Migrant Workers The Disappointing Journey to Being 'Just a Carer' Caring In Transnational Networks Conclusion: Migrant Women's Education and Expertise