Ethnicisation and Domesticisation: The Impact of Care, Gender and Migration Regimes on Paid Domestic Work in Europe

This book explores the interconnection of care, gender, and migration regimes and their impact on migrant domestic work in Europe, in a comparative perspective. It investigates the ethnicization and domesticization of the domestic sector and finds that the three regimes have an effect, which is greater when taken into account simultaneously.

Format: Hardback
Length: 369 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating book delves into the intricate interplay of care, gender, and migration regimes, shedding light on their profound impact on the realm of 'migrant domestic work' across Europe. Through a comparative lens, the research presented herein seeks to unravel the underlying reasons behind the growing concentration of migrants in the domestic and care sector, as well as the notable disparities observed among European countries. Care, gender, and migration regimes are initially conceptualized through three distinct typologies, serving as a framework for analysis. These typologies are then employed to examine the ethnicization of the domestic sector, specifically the proportion of migrants compared to natives, as well as the domesticization of migrants, which compares their presence in the domestic sector to other sectors.

The findings of this comprehensive study indicate that these three regimes exert a significant influence, and their impact becomes more pronounced when considered collectively. This insightful exploration not only sheds light on the dynamics of care, gender, and migration but also highlights the urgent need for policymakers, employers, and society as a whole to address these complex issues and foster inclusive and equitable environments for all.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031160400
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022