Organizing the Unorganized: Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon: Cairo Papers in Social Science Vol. 34, No. 3

This study examines the process of unionizing domestic workers in Lebanon, highlighting the potentialities and obstacles confronting it and discussing the contribution of women's rights organizations in rendering visible cases of abuse against migrant domestic workers. It argues that the death of class politics has made women's rights organizations address migrant domestic worker issues as a separate labor category, further contributing to their production as an exception under neoliberalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press

This comprehensive study delves into the intricate process of unionizing domestic workers in Lebanon, shedding light on both the potential opportunities and the formidable challenges that lie ahead. By examining the complex power dynamics at play through the lenses of class, gender, race, and nationality, the author contextualizes this struggle within the broader landscape of the labor union movement in the country. Furthermore, the author explores the significant role played by women's rights organizations in bringing to light instances of abuse against migrant domestic workers, highlighting their crucial contribution to raising awareness and advocating for their rights.

Drawing from a critical analysis, the author argues that the demise of class politics has led women's rights organizations to treat migrant domestic worker issues as a distinct labor category, thereby reinforcing their marginalization under neoliberalism. This study serves as a valuable contribution to the understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding the rights and labor conditions of domestic workers in Lebanon, offering valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.

Dimension: 216 x 140 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781649032331