Globalisation And Migration Flashcards
(15 cards)
What has been observed regarding international migration from 2000 to 2013?
International migration reached 233 million in 2013.
What has led to an increasing demand for female labor?
Differentiation and the influx of migrants such as refugees and asylum seekers.
What is ‘superdiversity’?
A term referring to the presence of multiple ethnic groups and identities within a society.
What are the characteristics of the most exploited groups in labor?
Unskilled, poorly paid work and often include legally trafficked workers.
What is the ‘feminisation of migration’?
The trend where almost half of all global migrants are female.
What gap has been filled by women in labor markets in Western societies?
The gap created by the unwillingness of Western men to perform domestic labor.
What role do female migrants often take in the labor market?
Providers of sexual services and domestic labor.
What are transnational identities?
Identities that individuals develop through connections across national borders.
Fill in the blank: The globalization of gendered labor has led to the term ______.
feminisation of migration.
True or False: The majority of global migrants are male.
False.
What factors influence migrant identities?
Gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, and personal experiences.
What is one consequence of the state not providing adequate childcare?
Increased reliance on female migrants for domestic labor.
What type of work do trafficked individuals often engage in?
Unskilled and poorly paid work.
According to Eriksen (2007), globalization has led to patterns of identity that are influenced by ______.
networks rather than geographic locations.
What has been a major factor in the increasing number of female migrants?
The global demand for domestic and care labor.
