Living in a Globalized World, Care Crisis in the Philippines, Remotely Sensed - Case Study Example

The part on Care Crisis in the Philippines brings an interesting perspective on how women can head their households (Kirk & Okazawa-Rey 391-399). I am, nevertheless, sickened by the fact that society condemns such women that have become migrant workers for claims that their children are suffering at the hands of other women. I do not find anything wrong with female migrant workers looking for a living. Women can also work in the labor industry and become successful in all contexts. I, therefore, believe that the allegations of these female migrant workers are purely stereotypical of the gender roles of women.

In Remotely Sensed, the migration of women across borders cannot be detached from the growth of the capital economy (Kirk & Okazawa-Rey 400-403). I do not support the women migrating and having sex for a living, but I sympathize with their situation. They also need to survive. Are there perfect mechanisms that can support their needs without them using their gender makeup to make a living? Read More