The Political Economy of Work in the Global South

This edited collection sheds light on the complexities of work in the Global South, addressing critical issues in labour processes and social relations. The Political Economy of Work in the Global South offers new insights for understanding these dynamics.

Part of the Critical Perspectives on Work and Employment series, this edited collection brings together contributions from leading international scholars to initiate an important dialogue between labour process analysis and scholarship on work in the Global South. The Political Economy of Work in the Global South characterises the forms of work and labour processes that define globalising capitalism today, addressing core analytical concerns within Labour Process Theory and research on work in the South.

The book explores a wide range of production relations in the Global South, from formal and informal employment to self-employment, all embedded in broader social relations of gender, caste, religion, and ethnicity. It examines how these relations connect to wider patterns of commodification and resistance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play.

Drawing on cutting-edge research, the chapters of The Political Economy of Work in the Global South consider diverse working situations, including migrant workers in the Middle East, commercial surrogacy work in India, and cooperative garment workers in Argentina. By offering a novel perspective on the political economy of work in the Global South and highlighting lesser-explored fields of work and worker organization, this volume aims to provide valuable insights for students, scholars, labour activists, and practitioners navigating the ever-evolving landscape of work.