Migration and Domestic Work

'This rich and diverse collection of studies illuminates the varieties of experiences hidden behind the single label of domestic worker, and probes the varieties of types of semi-shifting gender orders where other women are being drawn into home-based labor to facilitate middle class women’s out-of-home careers. This is a book for everyone who wants to understand gendered states, women’s labor migrations, and family change.' Myra Marx Ferree, University of Wisconsin-Madison , USA 'The increasing presence of migrant domestic workers in European homes and societies has received surprisingly little research attention. This collection is invaluable in addressing that absence. It provides illuminating overviews of global care chains and case studies of the intimate relationships produced. It is essential reading for those interested in migration movements, care work or gender regimes, but anyone wanting to understand European societies will find fascinating insights here.' Ann Phoenix, University of London, UK 'The edited book Migration and Domestic Work draws together contributing authors from a range of different European countries to produce a fascinating read for those interested in migration, gender and family life. The authors invite us into the hidden lives of migrant women, who are often part of the less visible (domestic) sections of the societies in which they work and reside. The book also offers very useful comparative material making reference to key legislation, statistical information, case studies and research findings drawn from diverse European countries...a very enjoyable and highly informative read.' Child and Family Social Work '... the European Union has recommended that member countries regularise foreign domestic workers and recognise domestic work as bona fide labour to ensure that it can be regarded as a workplace with reference to labour standards and occupational health and safety regulations, among other policy issues [...]. At t