Gender's
intersection with globalization is an incredibly complex and difficult topic. In general,
globalization tends to open up employment opportunities for women in developing nations;
however, many of these opportunities tend to be exploitative with poor pay, extreme conditions,
and long work hours. Many women have culturally-imposed domestic responsibilities, which cut
into their time away from work. In fact, globalized corporations have even begun to exploit
"female" domestic skills for their own advantage. In her book
Threads on the garment industry, Jane Collins quotes US
corporate...
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