ABSTRACT

This book explores the gender issues associated with international migration in dual career households. Adopting a feminist approach, the author links research in economics, sociology, management and business and human geography to explore post-industrial managerial and professional careers. Particular emphasis is placed on the way in which social mobility and spatial mobility are entwined. The author explores the location and mobility decisions of dual career households, examining their personal and household biographies as well as published statistics. Of essential interest to scholars of human geography, sociology and gender studies, this book will also interest those working in organizational, migration and urban studies.

chapter 2|17 pages

Households, careers and decision-making

chapter 6|10 pages

Spatial mobility within the education system

Studying abroad: the globalising education sector

chapter 7|14 pages

Organisational careers

Patriarchy and expatriate work

chapter 8|29 pages

Professional careers and skilled international migration

Case studies of healthcare professionals

chapter 9|2 pages

Dual career couples and the new economy