Intimacy and Mobility in an Era of Hardening Borders: Gender, Reproduction, Regulation

The book explores the relationship between gendered labor, care, intimacy, and sexuality, mobility, and the hardening of borders in Europe, offering ethnographic case studies and discussions of moral boundaries, citizenship, and the moral economies of intimacy and sexuality.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This captivating book is a compilation of thought-provoking articles by esteemed anthropologists and social scientists who delve into the intricate dynamics of gendered labor, care, intimacy, and sexuality in the context of mobility and the escalating borders in Europe. By critically examining the interplay between physical and geopolitical borders and ideological conceptual boundaries, it presents a diverse array of vivid and original ethnographic case studies that will captivate the minds of anyone intrigued by gendered migration, policies of inclusion and exclusion, and the regulation of reproduction and intimacy.

The book delves into the profound transformations experienced by individuals as they navigate the complexities of crossing borders, exploring how they transgress and redefine moral boundaries related to gender and kinship behavior. It also sheds light on the moral economies of intimacy and sexuality, highlighting the economic exchanges and power dynamics that shape these aspects of human relationships. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the challenges faced by migrants in accessing social and financial services in their destination countries, raising important questions about the rights and limitations of citizenship in the globalized world.

Through its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, this book offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between mobility, borders, gender, and sexuality, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that will appeal to scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526174628