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The Labor Of Care: Filipina Migrants And Transnational Families In The Digital Age (Asian American Experience)
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For Generations, Migration Moved In One Direction At A Time: Migrants To Host Countries, And Money To Families Left Behind. The Labor Of Care Argues That Globalization Has Changed All That. Valerie Franciscomenchavez Spent Five Years Alongside A Group Of Working Migrant Mothers. Drawing On Interviews And Upclose Collaboration With These Women, Franciscomenchavez Looks At The Sacrifices, Emotional And Material Consequences, And Recasting Of Roles That Emerge From Family Separation. She Pays Particular Attention To How Technologies Like Facebook, Skype, And Recorded Video Open Up Transformative Ways Of Bridging Distances While Still Supporting Traditional Family Dynamics. As She Shows, Migrants Also Build Communities Of Care In Their Host Countries. These Chosen Families Provide An Essential Form Of Mutual Support. What Emerges Is A Fascinating Portrait Of Today'S Transnational Family Sundered, Yet Inexorably Linked Over The Distances By Timeless Emotions And New Forms Of Intimacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Labor of Care'? A: 'The Labor of Care' focuses on the experiences of Filipina migrant mothers and their transnational families in the context of globalization and technological advancements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Labor of Care' is Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, who spent five years studying the lives of working migrant mothers.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of family separation, emotional and material sacrifices, and the impact of technology on maintaining family dynamics across distances.
- Q: How does technology play a role in the lives of migrant families? A: Technology, such as Facebook and Skype, is highlighted as a transformative tool that helps migrant families bridge distances, allowing them to maintain relationships and support each other.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Labor of Care'? A: 'The Labor of Care' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Labor of Care' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Labor of Care' was published on March 27, 2018.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: 'The Labor of Care' is offered in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'The Labor of Care' falls under the category of Emigration & Immigration.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: 'The Labor of Care' is noted as an illustrated edition.