Gender, Equality and Social Justice: Anti Trafficking, Sex Work and Migration Law and Policy in the EU

This book examines the European Union's (EU) law and policy frameworks on migration, sex work, and anti-trafficking, addressing a gap in contemporary theorizing and empirical analysis. It develops a feminist analytical framework to understand how and why a consensus has been achieved at EU level on gender equality in these policy areas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book fills a significant gap in both contemporary theorizing and empirical analysis of the European Union's (EU) law and policy frameworks on migration, sex work, and anti-trafficking. Drawing on the authors' extensive research on these policies and their firsthand experience of engaging with various EU institutions in law and policy-making forums related to gender, equality, and justice, the work examines the processes involved in constructing and enacting policy frameworks and legal interventions on these critical issues, within a feminist analytical framework. The authors meticulously map how the EU agenda-setting operates and provide a detailed account of the roles played by various EU institutions, external groups, and actors, including non-governmental organizations, in promoting or blocking policy on these three areas. The book draws on feminist theorizing on gender, policy-making, and social justice to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework that helps us understand how and why a consensus has seemingly been achieved at the EU level on what constitutes gender equality in these policy domains.

The book offers valuable insights for academics, researchers, and policy makers in the fields of law, migration, EU policy-making, and gender studies. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex dynamics and challenges associated with these policy areas, and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and advocates seeking to promote gender equality and human rights in the EU.

In conclusion, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of migration, sex work, and anti-trafficking studies, and it will be of great interest to scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike. Its innovative approach, rigorous analysis, and practical insights make it an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of EU law and policy on these critical issues.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367753993