Gendered labour migrations in Europe and emblematic migratory figures
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Kofman, E. 2013. Gendered labour migrations in Europe and emblematic migratory figures. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. 39 (4), pp. 579-600. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2013.745234
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Title | Gendered labour migrations in Europe and emblematic migratory figures |
Authors | Kofman, E. |
Abstract | This paper explores the dichotomies and gendered invisibilities underpinning the concept of the knowledge economy and society through a closer examination of two emblematic and contrasting figures working in Information and Communication Technology and domestic/care work as bearers of different configurations of knowledge and skills in the contemporary circuits of globalisation. Such knowledge can be broken down into different types—such as embrained, encoded, embodied and encultured—which are valued differentially and with consequences for gendered labour markets. These gendered differences are reflected in current immigration policies which privilege migrants in scientific and information technology sectors and discount those engaged in care work, associated with embodied knowledge and skills. The impact of these differences has been reinforced during a period of economic recession when immigration has become increasingly restricted, even amongst the skilled. |
Keywords | Gender; Labour Migration; Knowledge; ITC Workers; Domestic; Care Workers |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Journal | Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies |
ISSN | 1369-183X |
Electronic | 1469-9451 |
Publication dates | |
2013 | |
Online | 10 Dec 2012 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 12 Aug 2013 |
Output status | Published |
Additional information | Special issue: Gendered mobilities and work in Europe |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2013.745234 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84874158661 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000315779900004 |
Language | English |
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