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Economies of Gender: Masculinity, Mail Order Brides, and Women's Labor

Economies of Gender: Masculinity, Mail Order Brides, and Women's Labor - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Julia H. MeszarosSeries:Politics of Marriage and Gender: Global Issues in Local ContextsPublish date:10/14/2025Pages:174
Language:EnglishPublisher:Rutgers University PressISBN-13:9781978842779ISBN-10:1978842775UPC:9781978842779Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Sociology, Anthropology, Men's StudiesBook Topic:Marriage & Family, Cultural & SocialSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SC0TV8F24Y
Economies of Gender: Masculinity, "Mail Order Brides," and Women's Labor offers a provocative exploration of the international dating industry, challenging simplistic narratives of human trafficking and scams while shedding light on the economic dynamics of gender. Through twelve years of fieldwork, the book delves into the motivations and experiences of men who seek relationships abroad, driven by dissatisfaction with Western women who, they believe, no longer embody traditional femininity. By examining romantic tourism hotspots such as Ukraine, Colombia, and the Philippines, Economies of Gender reveals how these international settings serve as "intimate frontiers," where men seek to extract femininity capital and bolster their status. It illuminates the often-unseen economic underpinnings of relationships and questions how global gender dynamics shape desires, fantasies, and intimate markets. Through its compelling analysis, the book broadens the conversation on gender, power, and the commodification of intimacy in a globalized world.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Rutgers University PressISBN-13:9781978842779ISBN-10:1978842775UPC:9781978842779Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Sociology, Anthropology, Men's StudiesBook Topic:Marriage & Family, Cultural & SocialSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SC0TV8F24Y
JULIA H. MESZAROS is an associate professor of sociology at East Texas A&M University.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press

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