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Women are moving around the globe as never before. But for every female executive racking up frequent flier miles, there are multitudes of women whose journeys go unnoticed. Each year, millions leave third world countries to work in the homes, nurseries, and brothels of the first world. This broad-scale transfer of labor results in an odd displacement, in which the female energy that flows to wealthy countries is subtracted from poor ones-easing a 'care deficit' in rich countries, while creating one back home. Confronting a range of topics from the fate of Vietnamese mail-order brides to the importation of Mexican nannies in Los Angeles, Global Woman offers an original look at a world increasingly shaped by mass migration and economic exchange. Collected and with an Introduction by bestselling social critics Barbara Ehrenreich and Arlie Russell Hochschild, this groundbreaking anthology reveals a new era in which the main resource extracted from developing nations is no longer gold or silver, but love.
Customer Reviews:
Thought provoking but a passive observer with no recommendations.......2006-01-01
Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy, edited by Barbara Ehrenreich and Arlie Russell Hochschild, Metropolitan Books, Holt & Co, 2002.
Most of us are well aware of the patterns of illegal immigration which bring numerous undocumented workers to the US and other developed countries from less developed countries. Those who work in agriculture, lawn care, and low paying jobs like janitors are well known. This book takes a detailed look at female migrant workers. These include maids, nannies, nurses, those who care for the young and elderly and extends to those kidnaped or sold into the sex slave trade and those who seek marriageable partners in developed countries to obtain visas. A single mother can earn enough in a developed country as a nurse, a nanny or as a prostitute to leave her children behind in the care of a relative and pay for their education and daycare. This process gives her children access to a better education that can lift them out of poverty.
This book is a collection of essays authored with assistance of researchers from numerous third world countries. The sociological aspect is consistent with Ehrenreich's usual works--always rich with social commentary. This time she functions as editor and provides one chapter from her earlier experience at Merry Maids as told in Nickeled and Dimed. Hochschild is professor of sociology at Berkeley.
The major migratory pathways for women are described generally as from south to north. In the US, African American women accounted for 60% of domestics in the 1940s. They have now been replaced by Latinas mostly from Mexico and Central America. In Europe migrants come from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. In the oil rich Mideast, many come from Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Phillippines, and Sri Lanka. In France, they now come from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria; in Italy, from Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Cape Verde. Generally, migrants have replaced those who once came from poor rural areas of their own countries.
Several chapters on nannies and their problems are especially informative. The hours are long, overtime is seldom paid, time off it minimal, workers are sometimes farmed out to other families, or required to travel with the family on "holiday." The children often become attached to the nanny as part of the family, but this can result in jealousy on the part of birth mothers. Many nannies leave abruptly after an argument.
Various aspects of the sex trade are explored. In the Dominican Republic, married women may voluntarily go to the larger town of Sosua to work as prostitutes in the sex tourist industry. This good money is used to pay the family bills, but husbands sometimes spend the funds on alcoholism and gambling when the wife is away. Some prostitutes hope for a marriage proposal from German tourists. In Thailand, in the less prosperous mountain districts, daughters once were sold into sex slavery when the economic survival of the family required it. Now, rapid industrialization and rising standard of living have created major growth in sex tourism. Industrial workers have more money to spend on prostitutes. Mountain Thais now are more willing to sell their daughters to fund the purchase of electronics and other consumer goods.
In Viet Nam, the war killed many males and a disproportionate number of males were able to migrate to the US after the war. This has resulted in an over abundance of females. Educated females become un-marriageable. Arranged marriages with US citizens is one solution to this problem.
This book provides perspective on another aspect of the woman's rights movement in developing countries. Apparently several previous books have issued, but this subject has received little attention in the overall scheme of immigration policy. I saw no discussion of how these problems should be addressed. Presumably better laws are needed as well as a willingness to enforce existing laws in the case of the sex slavery and sex tourism. Different solutions seem appropriate in the case of licensed nurses who are aided in getting visas to fill a real shortage. The presence of undocumented migrants working as nannies and domestics is yet another problem. Perhaps different solutions are needed for each group. Mixing all of them in a single volume confuses the issues. The book lacks the impact it could have had.
This book is nicely done and thought provoking, but the absence of proposed solutions is a major omission. A collection of charts provide details of the female migrations. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
Fact-filled, careful study.......2004-05-09
In brief essays, the authors present generally unbiased academic discussions of the globalization of female workers. Though hardly a new phenomenon, it has dramatically increased in the last 50 years and is a topic that is deserving of this type of examination. The topics are clearly delineated between domestic workers, cheap labor and the sex trade - however, there are unfortunates whose experiences range from one to the other out of necessity, desperation or coercion. This harsh reality of the vulnerability of these women is discussed with jargon-free, scholarly precision. Excellent for libraries, research and the well-read individual.
Good Overview of Female Migrant Workers.......2003-04-12
...Nevertheless, this book gives the reader valuable insight into the impact and opinions of women migrant workers in the service trades. All of the anthologized authors write in an accessible style free of academic jargon. I was particularly interested in the articles which did not have an American viewpoint and which presented the views of the women (and occasionally men) involved. For example, in various essays we get to meet Dominican women in the sex trade hoping to form relationships with European men; a college-educated Vietnamese women entering into an arranged marriage with an immigrant man holding an unskilled job in the U.S.; Filipina household workers laughing about the rules proposed by prospective Hong Kong employers; and a Sri Lankan man taking over the traditional woman's role to assist migrant relatives working in Saudi Arabia.
There are some gaps here, such as the lack of first-person narratives and the views of Eastern European women working in Western Europe, but no anthology can be all-inclusive. This book is a good start and will be an intersting learning experience for most readers.
nannies and sex workers in same title is offensive.......2003-03-05
As the mother of five that relied on childcare during the many years of single parenting I think we tend to concentrate too much on the elite and their need for childcare. The notion that this childcare contributes to the foreign exchange is a little off base when in reality it contributes to an underground economy because the salaries are mostly off the books and taxes are not paid in any form. Safety issues also arise when you consider that most of the illegeal aliens caring for our children have never had childhood immunizations, and refuse the TB test. This may sound unimportant and nit picking but the reality is diseases we thought were erradicated like whooping cough can be traced to the unimmunized worker. Leaving your children behind to take care of mine is something we as a nation should give more thought about.
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Quick Read - Definately worth it!.......2007-06-28
This book is a very quick read with lots of pictures!! Don't let that fool you though - it is VERY important and enlightening information. Every mom and dad to be should read this book!
Should be required reading for every pregnant woman!.......2007-06-20
I am amazed at how such a simple techniqe like the Belly Lift can make such a positve impact on the childbirth experience. Whether or not you are concerned about "back labor" you can learn something from this book! It's an easy read - I read it in one sitting!
Carole Bombardier (Charlotte, NC)
Essential Info for an Expecting Mom.......2007-06-19
This book really explains why moms have back labor and how to help prevent it, with a great tool to use during labor if you have it. Pictures really help to get the point across quickly and easily!
Easy to Read...So Very Helpful!!.......2007-06-18
This book has easy to understand information that will make a world of difference for anyone trying to avoid the pain of back labor. If you've had back labor before and want your birth to go differently this time, or if you think you *might* have back pain with the birth, READ THIS BOOK! You will learn valuable techniques that you can actively use during your birthing time.
Brilliant Simplicity.......2007-01-04
This is a quick and easy read that truly makes sense for any mother-to-be. While in labor with my son, I did feel a small bit of back pressure at the beginning and, during the next birthing surge, employed the belly lift technique... back labor no more!
Book Description
Every year, there are more than 4 million victims of human trafficking around the world, from forced prostitution and pornography, to sweatshop and migrant labor. Some estimates put the figure at 50,000 human slaves living in the United States, through fraud, coercion and outright kidnapping, prompting U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to claim that the United States is determined to stop "this appalling assault on the dignity of men, women and children."
But Powell made those remarks back in 2002 and, if anything, human trafficking is on the rise around the world. Today's slave trade is estimated to generate more than $7 billion in annual revenues--all of it "exploitation of the most innocent and vulnerable," according to President George Bush, who has pledged millions of U.S. dollars to support organizations working to free these slaves.
Woman, Child--For Sale examines the horrors of these black market operations that kidnap and purchase women and children and move them across borders, erasing their identities and forcing them into a ruinous life of slavery. The book takes an in-depth look at:
* Personal Stories of Rescued Sex Slaves and Survivors
* The New Slave Traders: Who are they?
* The World's Worst Human Trafficking Offenders
* Fighting the New Slave Trade
Woman, Child--For Sale details the explosive and heartbreaking stories behind the nameless, statistical nightmare that is human slavery in the 21st century.
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2 stars simply becacuse the author picked an important subject.......2006-09-07
Lacks just about everything:
insight, depth, substance, reasearch, a professional approach.. It reads like an essay I would have written in high school. Don't waste money on it. Your time (and money) is better spent on Wikipedia.
they sent me a library book.......2006-07-10
The seller sent me a library book from the Salt Lake City Library.
The book itself isn't very good. It talks alot about Tapestry against poligamy and is written by one of the members. The book is a hodge podge of sometimes crappy and sometimes interesting stories of women who've escapped poligamy.
The stories tend to be to brief and vague to create to much care.
Trite and shallow.......2006-07-06
This book does a huge disservice to the serious issue of human trafficking. It is very poorly researched, highly derivitive, and badly written. It does not even begin to grapple with the complications of the global trade in human beings but instead relies on sensation and titillation. I would not accept this from an undergraduate.
There is a real need for accessible information on the subject of human trafficking in order to make individuals, communities and governments aware of what is going on and how they can work to stop this sad trade. Unfortunately this book does not even begin to meet that need.
Not one of the best on the subject.......2006-06-22
I've read quite extensively on the topic of sex trafficking, as I wrote my MA thesis on trafficking in Europe and I have to say that I was disappointed with this book. The research was not terribly original, as he basically rewrote passages from higher quality works like "Disposable People" by Kevin Bales and "The Natashas" by Victor Malarek (both of which I highly recommend). Much of the information can be found on the State Department's website so why it needed to be reprinted in book form is beyond me. I gave it two stars simply because I think it is an issue that receives little coverage and any book, no matter how poorly written, is important.
Human Trafficking Essential.......2005-11-21
Gilbert King does for this one specific topic, human trafficking, what 'Illicit : How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy' does for the vast array of illegal trade: a thorough and provocative study of the crime, including as much relevant information as currently available to the public. At times a bit repetitive, but this can be forgiven in light of the large amount of information King delivers.
This is the fourth book to read in understanding human trafficking, all available from Amazon. First, read 'Race Against Evil: The Secret Missions of the Interpol Agent Who Tracked the World's Most Sinister Criminals;' then 'Illicit : How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy;' and 'The Natashas : Inside the New Global Sex Trade.'
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THE FIRST COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY
Far too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared when labor begins and natural techniques don’t effectively manage the pain. This indispensable guide provides reassuring, proven approaches to combining medical and natural techniques to ensure the most comfortable pain-free labor possible. In Easy Labor, you’ll discover
• what to expect during labor, and key factors that affect your comfort
• the facts on epidurals, safety concerns, and how effectively they reduce pain
• the pros and cons of pain-relief medications
• complementary and alternative methods, including water immersion, acupuncture, hypnosis, massage, and birth balls
• how your choice of hospital or birth center affects your pain-management options
• techniques to calm and eliminate the specific fears and stresses associated with childbirth
So relax and enjoy your pregnancy, with this important book by your side!
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a must for those about to labor.......2007-08-23
Don't go to the hospital without reading this book. It gives you the knowledge to ask specifically for the pain relief you need. I was going the natural route until my labor had gone on for 30 hours. I had to take a detour from my original plan after being stuck at 9 cm for hours and enduring Pitocin without an epidural. I had to break down and ask for the epidural. It was going to take the anesthesiologist (sp?) a 1/2 hour to get to me, so I asked for narcotic in my IV. The nurses said no, but I asked them to call the doctor (b/c I had read in this book that it was ok), and the doctor said yes, of course. I had relief right away and did not have to suffer for another minute.
Vital information for women and their birth partners!.......2007-07-30
This book is an absolute must-read for women who are considering motherhood, AS WELL AS their partners and potential birth support persons.
It is vitally important that women and their birth helpers be very educated about pain relief and management options so they can confidently make decisions at a time when physical and emotional challenges may leave them feeling panicked or vulnerable.
This book is full of information that can be applied to any kind of birth, in any type of setting. I especially appreciated the encouragement to keep an open mind and expect the unexpected- the pain is often more or less than what you would have expected. Even if you're planning a home birth with no pain medications, it is important to know about them anyway in case your birth doesn't go as planned (which is often the case).
The book is very respectful toward the pain relief and management decisions that each different mother makes, whether she wants an "epidural all the way" or a "completely unmedicated" experience. It is also very well-written, well-organized and interesting- at some points I couldn't put it down.
I would have given the book 5 stars were it not for the omission of home birth from the list of "birth environments" (and the lack of acknowledgement in general that home birth is an option). There are only a few passing mentions of home births. Yes, you may apply the "complementary and alternative" pain management/relief method information to home birth. However, there are special concerns regarding pain relief and management during home birth and/or hospital transport that aren't really addressed in this book, so I can't say I would consider this book totally complete.
I do give the book a lot of credit, however, for pretty good coverage of alternative pain management and relief methods- some of which I was not familiar with- and a pretty good overview (if rather cursory) of the roles of midwives and doulas in the birth process.
The best of the bunch.......2007-07-23
There are many books out there that talk about ways of making childbirth less agony and more pleasure. Each is, in my wide experience, biased and with an axe to grind. The truth is that no one method suits all women. The key for the pregnant lady is for her to understand what is available and what are each method's benefits and drawbacks.
This book by Prof. Camman and his associate does just that. It is written in literate English, without jargon but is also very well organized.
I cannot recommend this book too much. Buy it when you are about 6 months pregnant. The reason your intauterine tenant is kicking you is to remind you to read this book slowly and think about what it says. One of its great strengths is the collection of vividly told personal experiences. If you have ever read the articles in the New York Sunday Times under the heading Modern Love, this book deal beautifully with the consequences of loving.
A wealth of information presented in an unbiased way.......2007-07-10
I really enjoyed this book. I read it in two days! The book was about the various options for pain management during childbirth. It was factual and descriptive, but certainly not boring. Best of all, it was unbiased. I didn't feel that the author was trying to sell me on one method over others. It presented a wide variety of pain management strategies from natural birth to epidurals. Even though I'm a registered nurse, I felt uncertain and conflicted about what I wanted for pain management. After reading this book, I feel so much more prepared for childbirth. The book also includes a number of interesting personal experiences from physicians, nurses, and midwives. I would recommend this book to every first time mom I know.
Every Mommy to be should read.......2007-07-04
This book was very informative on every type of delivery. I think it leans toward epidural, but regardless of what type of delivery you prefer, it may not happen that way. So, it's better to be informed on all your choices.
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Her rallying cry was famous: "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living." Mother Jones (1837-1930) was a celebrated organizer and agitator, the very soul of the labor movement in the early twentieth century. At coal strikes, steel strikes, railroad, textile, and brewery strikes, Mother Jones was always there, stirring the workers to action and enraging the powerful.
Mother Jones was on the brink of old age when she began her public life, and her early years have long been shrouded in obscurity. Elliott J. Gorn has uncovered them here, as he not only interprets her career as an agitator but also looks back at her emigration from Ireland, her work as schoolteacher and dressmaker, the tragic early deaths of her husband and children, and the "lost years" when she faded from view altogether. In so doing, he shows how great world events (the Irish potato famine, the cholera epidemic) affected the course of her life and thus the life of the American labor movement. In short, Gorn makes it clear why, in the words of Eugene V. Debs, Mother Jones "has won her way into the hearts of the nation's toilers, and . . . will be lovingly remembered by their children and their children's children forever."
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Saint Jones.......2006-06-26
A lot of good detail is presented in this biography, a lot of moral force worth bringing to our attention.
Many of us are curently such spoiled and cowardly workers that we need historians like Ellliott J. Gorn to give us a dose of a truth that most of our employers, politicians and media don't want us to be exposed to. Is "American Idol" on? I suppose we do need someone else to shake up.
From the historical record, it may not have been possible to uncover more of what made Mary Jones into Mother Jones: what it seems, as a historian and not a psychologist, Gorn has wisely done is to show how the conditions of Mary Jone's times presented her with challenges which she responded to bravely. You or I may have dodged the same challenges but not Mother Jones. It is well worth Mary Jones and Gorn showing us what is possible.
Mother Jones eschewed religion, socialist parties, and the IWW. If without an answer, she demanded answers of those who we might have thought could help us. She knew what common folk were capable of but she also insisted on leaders being leaders and not servants of the rich.
Hard times are upon us. Globalization and war machinery of unprecended strength and concentrations of wealth threaten all working people, whether in the United States, Mexico, India, China, Uganda, Peru, or Antarctica. Mother Jones did not cater to national or religious boundaries. I hope I can rouse myself from my reading of this book as I suggest you do. We have hope if we don't delay.
well done!.......2005-07-26
Elliott J. Gorn has written a well-researched biography of one of Labor's greatest spokesperson. Gorn writes a complete book on Mother Jones, Mary Jones, and even Mary Harris -- the person AND the persona. His objectivity allows him to correct Mother Jones' revisionist history of her own life and her achievements, even as he praises her deep committment and her probable rationale for exaggerating her achievements. One slight criticism is that Gorn on occasion follows one aspect of the Labor movement (or Mother's) struggle, then goes back in time to pick up another thread. In his great favor, though, Gorn details the incorrect details and unfair attacks of other authors, both of her day and later. If you read only one book on Mother Jones, this should be it.
A lively coverage.......2001-10-12
This biography recalls early American radicalism and the efforts of one Mary Jones, a force in the early labor movement. She traveled throughout the country lobbying for civil rights, labor laws and basic worker's rights: her career, life, and long-ranging effects on American labor are recounted in a lively coverage.
Mother Jones: Everybody's mother.......2001-10-05
Elliott Gorn has written an excellent biography of Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones. Gorn has applied critical analysis to his meticulous and quite impressive research--this was not an easy woman to pin down, and Gorn has managed with limited materials to convey the essence of her life. In doing so, he tells three simultaneous stories, all significant for a broad view of American history. First is the story of Mary Jones herself. Her life was both tragic and triumphant, and Gorn treats it with sensitivity and a light touch, conjecturing at times to what she must have felt, but never presuming to be inside her head or heart. The second story is the story of the American labor movement, particularly that of the United Mine Workers, and their struggle against BIG CAPITAL. Gorn does not overemphasize the uneven nature of this struggle, nor does he dwell on the massive injustices against the mine workers by mine owners, coal interests, and even the Federal Government. He gives it to us straight. The facts speak for themselves. But Gorn presents the facts in the context of Jones's life and her struggle, and never preaches. He lets the history--a history too seldom told--be revealed through the contours of Jones's life. Which leads to the third story: the story of American self-invention. Mary Jones invented herself, and went to great lengths to sustain an identity that would allow her, as a woman and a mother, to become one of the toughest and most feared labor organizers in American history--not a normal or accepted role for women, generally during her lifetime. Throughout these three stories, Gorn engages the notion of gender in late Victorian and early twentieth century US history. This, too, he does with a subtle hand and a light touch, totally without jargon. The book is thoroughly enjoyable, accessible to all readers, and interesting in its own right. Plus it sheds light on important processes in American history. I highly recommend it.
Dry but informative.......2001-07-26
Mother Jones was a character of mythic proportions, created by the all-too-human Mary Harris Jones. The author takes the position that while many of the details of her life - as portrayed in Mother's speeches, writings and autobiography - are impossible to verify or demonstrably false, they stood for a larger truth.
Gorn obviously has sympathy for Jones and does a good job of putting her life in its context, but this book is no easy read. It is written in the dry verbiage and cadences of academia.
An unequivocally positive addition to the library of labor history, but don't try to read it at night before bed unless your aim is to hasten sleep.
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The role of birth partner is a tough one. A birth partner may be expected to help a laboring woman make decisions and help her get through the pain and discomfort of childbirth. During this high-intensity time, the birth partner--whether father, partner, or friend--needs a book that can give thorough information for studying ahead of time, yet can be easily referenced in an emergency or for quick answers during labor and delivery. The Birth Partner fills both needs.
Penny Simkin, P.T. (Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn) has written a clear, informative guide that includes a thorough description of everything a birth partner can expect. For a quick brush-up, or for sudden emergency situations where a birth partner is thrust into the role unprepared, the book also provides vital information and emergency tips that are clearly marked on pages with darkened edges. Every section includes a description of a stage of labor or circumstance, a description of what the caregiver (doctor, nurse or midwife) might do, and suggestions about what the birth partner's role should be.
The different sections include preparing for the birth, helping labor begin (in certain situations this is necessary), early labor , the stages of labor, strategies for special situations, the medical side of childbirth, and ways to assist after the birth. Of special note is a clear chart describing various drugs, their desired effects and secondary reactions, and the stages of labor in which each of them may be appropriate.
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What fathers and other birth supporters or coaches need to know.
Customer Reviews:
Loved this book.......2007-10-19
I loved this book I read it cover to cover in less than 3 days I found it very informative and the highlighted pages would be very usefull in the labor and delivery room. I look forward to being able to use it during the actual delivery
A must-have for a nervous husband!.......2007-09-25
This is our first pregnancy, and my husband is honestly more nervous than me! Letting him know what to expect is great for him.
Excellent purchase........2007-05-21
This was one of the best purchases we made in terms of labor and delivery for our first child. Well worth reading for the mom-to-be and anyone else who is going to be involved in the labor and delivery.
Great book!.......2007-03-29
This book was extremely helpful in learning how to support the laboring mom. There were so many helpful resources to use. I will be taking this book to births with me for quick reference.
Helpful Resource.......2007-03-24
The Birth Partner was a great book for anyone that wants to learn more about being a partner in the birthing/delivery process. I was a complete novice and found it so helpful to prepare me for my role in being a birthing coach for my friends home birth.
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The Business of Charity: The Woman's Exchange Movement, 1832-1900 (Women in American History)
Kathleen Sander
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THE GENTEEL POOR FIGHT BACK: VALUABLE 19TH CENTURY HISTORY.......2003-05-17
Dr. Kathleen Waters Sander (Ph.D. - History, U. of MD.) has written an extremely valuable book centered on the women's industrial exchange movement of the 19th century. Ruthless 19th century capitalism (also known as "capitalism at its finest") was not controlled or regulated by government, and offered no "safety nets" or benefits. Many individuals and families lived the "genteel life" during the 19th century for temporary periods, then were unceremoniously tossed off of the gravy train into the world of poverty.....a world for which they were often tragically unsuited, often even than those impoverished their entire lives.
The women's exchange movement provided relief for previously "genteel" women suddenly or gradually reduced to circumstances bordering on desperation. In more than 70 American cities, a system of consignment retail shops was set up in which
"consignors" (previously genteel but subsequently impoverished women) could offer domestic products (mostly sewing and needlework items) for sales anonymously. The "shame" of impoverishment was hidden, capitalism's sins were uncomplained about, and some income for desperate women and their dependents was achieved. The brutal policing visited on those who complained about expoitation by the capitalist system was escaped.
The women's industrial exchange movement was remarkable for its ingenuity and its imagination, and also for its longevity. Today, women's industrial exchange tea rooms and other facilities still operate and function, in some situations (as in Baltimore, Maryland) in facilities more than a century old.
At the dawn of the 21st century, the model and mentality of the women's industrial movement, described well by Dr. Sander, is a shining light of hope for impoverished people in a world where protections against capitalistic rapacity and greed are clearly disappearing completely. Neither government nor disappearing "benefits" (retirement pensions, health insurance, etc.) offered by companies to gullible employees seem likely to protect vulnerable people any longer. The loss of government promised "benefits" in all catagories seems very likely for the great majority of citizens as the new century progresses.
Self-help actions independent of government and employers alike seem the best hope. The women's industrial exchange movement of the 19th century is a splendid model of how independent self-help action can work. It's truly inspiring, and a detailed history of its origins, successes, problems, and management such as that offered by Dr. Kathleen Sander is worth reading.
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- From one mom to another
- VERY Applicable for today's woman!
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Homemade Business ~ A Woman's Step-By-Step Guide to Earning Money at Home
Donna Partow
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A practical, step-by-step guide for women who want a career but not a job outside the home.
Customer Reviews:
From one mom to another.......2005-05-20
Working from home and having a family is not going to be easy, but this book addressed almost all of my concerns. Unlike other home business books, this one focuses on everything from picking an idea for a business to involving your children to evaluating your work on a weekly basis. Donna Partow can make these suggestions from a mother's point of view, and for those of us who struggle with the balance of work and home, this is practical. Her spiritual insights included scripture references on subjects such as procrastination and overworking. A great book for any working mother.
VERY Applicable for today's woman!.......2000-06-15
This book hits the nail right on the head. Working at home is really the best way to help support your family. You're always there for them, and yet you can provide for them at the same time. Donna Partow knows what she's talking about as she wisely gives the low-down on how to start an at-home business. She gives useful tools and tips on how to go about this goal productively while growing closer to God at the same time. Great book. I would recommend it to any woman who has even a faint dream of working at home or putting her talents to a productive use.
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Globalization creates growth without jobs in the North, structural adjustment in the South, privatization in the East and the dismantling of states everywhere. The author of this extraordinary book uses a mixture of case studies, examples and quotations to illustrate some hard facts. She looks at women across the world to show how their lives have been turned upside down, by industrialization in the South and a return to homeworking in the North. From New York to Phnom Penh, from Moscow to Dakar, we see the devastating effects of the unfettered power of transnational corporations on women’s lives.
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How are changing gender relations shaping and being shaped by post-socialist marketization and liberalization? Do new forms of economic and cultural globalization open spaces for women's empowerment and feminist politics? The rapid social transformations experienced by the people of the Czech Republic in the wake of the collapse of communism in 1989 afford political scientist Jacqui True with an opportunity to answer these questions by examining political and gendered identities in flux. She argues that the privatization of a formerly state economy and the adoption of consumer-oriented market practices were shaped by ideas and attitudes about gender roles.
Though finely tuned to the particular, local traditions that have defined the boundaries of globalization for Czech men and women, Gender, Globalization, and Postsocialism also offers a provocative general thesis about the inextricable linkages between political and economic changes and gender identities.
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More roles for women.......2004-06-30
True argues that the rapid and massive changes in Czech society after communism fell also included new roles for women. The change from a statist economy, mostly plugged into other countries in the Warsaw Pact, to a free market economy, exposed to global trends, was abrupt and severe.
She suggests that women could now expand their gender roles by taking initiatives in a capitalist system. Changes in how families were viewed, and in the political system, and what this meant for women are also discussed.
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- Globalization and Its Discontents: Essays on the New Mobility of People and Money
- Globalization and Its Discontents: Essays on the New Mobility of People and Money
- Has Globalization Gone Too Far?
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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