Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-227) and index.
Summary
This text introduces a gender dimension into theories of contemporary migrations. It demonstrates how processes of globalization in state policies on employment and welfare have maintained a demand for diverse forms of gendered immigration.
Contents
1. Gender and international migration in Europe -- 2. Gender and migration theory -- 3. European migratory regimes -- 4. Citizenship, rights and gender -- 5. Migration and women's work in Europe -- 6. Welfare and gendered migration -- 7. Migrant women and politics -- 8. Conclusion.