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Gender and Migration in the Arabian Gulf

Gender and Migration in the Arabian Gulf

Rajan, S. Irudaya
Balan, Divya

Hardcover

Series: Gulf Studies, Book 25

General Gender StudiesGeneral Political ScienceImmigration & Refugees

ISBN10: 9819552583
ISBN13: 9789819552580
Publisher: Springer
Published: Feb 3 2026
Pages: 209
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This book provides a groundbreaking exploration of gender and migration in the Arabian Gulf, challenging dominant narratives that reduce women's migration to domestic labor and caregiving. It presents a nuanced, interdisciplinary analysis of how women navigate transnational labor markets, exercise agency, and confront systemic inequalities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This book addresses a critical gap in migration studies by moving beyond male-centered frameworks and offering fresh insights into the diverse experiences of women across occupational categories. This book highlights the intersections of mobility, governance, class hierarchies, and legal frameworks that shape women's migration journeys. It critically examines how labor policies--including the controversial kafala (sponsorship) system--impact women migrants, while also shedding light on their strategies of resilience and negotiation within these structures. The book engages with key themes such as migration governance, informal recruitment networks, gendered labor reforms, and the socio-economic impacts of migration on families left behind. By integrating case studies from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, it evaluates the effectiveness of recent policy changes in addressing migrant women's rights. It also explores the role of social networks in both facilitating migration and reinforcing precarity, particularly for low-wage workers.

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