An Ethnography of Care Work Across Borders: Foreign Intimacy

This ethnography explores the relationships between migrant live-in care workers, older people, and their employers and family members in Israel, focusing on aging in place. It discusses topics such as trust, suspicion, intimacy, abuse, ambivalence, transnational familial relationships, personal transformations, and cultural differences. It is a valuable contribution to the literature on aging, family relations, transnational care work, and the movement of healthcare practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking ethnography delves into the theory and practice of aging in place by exploring the intricate relationships between migrant live-in care workers of older people in Israel, their local employers, and family members. Daniella Arieli kickstarts her investigation by sharing her personal experiences of employing a care worker from overseas to care for her mother, placing this book within an interdisciplinary framework while examining the best ways to promote the health and well-being of both family members and carers. The book's two central sections revolve around narratives of care workers and family members, respectively, covering topics such as trust and suspicion, intimacy and abuse, ambivalence and ambiguity, transnational familial relationships, personal transformations, and cultural differences.

This book is a significant contribution to the literature on aging, family relations, transnational care work, and the global movement of healthcare practitioners. It holds immense interest for advanced students and scholars in the fields of nursing, anthropology, sociology, social work, geography, and gerontology. By shedding light on the experiences of care workers and their families, this ethnography provides valuable insights into the complexities and challenges of aging in place, as well as the broader social and cultural implications of transnational care work.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032509013