Karlygash Tulenova
The provided reading material discusses the relationship between globalization and
women's migration, namely nurses, maids, nannies, sex workers, and brides by contract. The
publication examines two main issues related to globalization: to what extent does it facilitate the
transition of local and national processes to the global, and did it create a new branch of
migration accompanied by its unique requirements and dynamics. The reading passage was full
of discoveries; therefore, I questioned many challenging aspects to understand.
One of the sophisticated parts regarding globalization and migration was to discover that
the demand for high-level professionals leads to the boost of wealth and power in that particular
area, which establishes a need for low-wage workers alongside few benefits for advancement.
Usually, these workers tend to be women and immigrants. Unfortunately, this is an indicator of
women’s non-empowerment. The passage also looks into developing trends in the global cities,
such as the formalization of many activities, which introduces flexibility in the workplace.
While reading this passage, I was deeply concerned about the reliability of the
information provided in the chapter since the book was written in 2003. Since then, many things
and issues have changed, especially regarding women and immigrants. Globalization itself has
turned into a new form of westernization or Americanization. The global cities still attract
immigrants with job opportunities. However, the role of women in the modern world has
increased and their empowerment to reach equality in the workplace sows hope.