Children of Global Migration examines the lives of children left behind as their parents pursue work abroad. Drawing on in-depth interviews, the study highlights how geographical separation reshapes daily routines, emotional bonds and caregiving roles within Filipino households.
From the children’s point of view, distance can strain intergenerational connections and challenge traditional markers of intimacy. Parreñas investigates how young people adapt to new forms of communication and responsibility when parents are far away.
The book also delves into gender norms, showing how migration can reinforce or unsettle established roles for mothers, fathers and siblings. It reveals the ways transnational pressures interact with cultural expectations to create both tensions and transformations.
- Rich qualitative research based on family interviews
- Insight into intergenerational dynamics in transnational settings
- Critical analysis of gender ideologies in migration contexts
Children of Global Migration provides invaluable insights for scholars, policymakers and students interested in migration studies, family dynamics and gender inequities. It offers a compelling foundation for discussions on how global labor trends shape the social fabric of communities far beyond national borders.
