Description
Book SynopsisThis volume challenges the perception of Asian women as either "mail-order" brides or overseas workers. There are a wide range of case studies, all showing the multiplicity of roles women maintain, and emphasizing the point that marriage, work and migration are inextricably linked.
Trade ReviewWife or Worker? is a fascinating collection of case studies drawn from a diverse range of disciplines. The text not only challenges feminist thinking about Asian women's migration patterns, but also raises important topics for further scholarly research. * Australian Feminist Studies *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Marriage and Migration in an Age of Globalization Chapter 2: Filipinas in Canada: Deskilling as a Push toward Marriage Chapter 3: Does Marriage Liberate Women from Sex Work? Thai Women in Germany Chapter 4: Sisterhood Is Local: Filipina Women in Mount Isa Chapter 5: Gender, Marriage, and Skilled Migration: The Case of Singaporeans in China Chapter 6: Reflections on Transnational Life-Course and Migratory Patterns of Middle Class Women: Preliminary Observations from Malaysia Chapter 7: Migrating for the Children: Taiwanese American Women in Transnational Families Chapter 8: Wife, Mother, and Maid: The Triple Role of Filipino Domestic Workers in Spain and Italy Chapter 9: International Marriage through Introduction Agencies: Social and Legal Realities of "Asian" Wives of Japanese Men
