Maid in the U.S.A.This is a classic work in the fields of Women's Studies and Sociology. On its 10th Anniversary, it is still a vital and moving study of the lives of immigrant domestic workers, and is constantly cited in the research. Romero's new introduction will offer a fresh look at the material, including more recent events, proving that the issues discussed in the book are still very relevant to today's world. |
Contents
INTERSECTION OF BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY MY INTELLECTUAL JOURNEY | 31 |
WOMENS WORK IS NEVER DONE | 47 |
GENDER AND CLASS IN DOMESTIC WORK | 77 |
DOMESTIC SERVICE AND WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE UNITED STATES | 101 |
BONDS OF SISTERHOODBONDS OF OPPRESSION | 127 |
THE STRUGGLE TO TRANSFORM DOMESTIC LABOR | 165 |
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