Providing interdisciplinary and empirically grounded insights into the issues surrounding gender and migration into and within Europe, this work presents a comprehensive and critical overview of the historical, legal, policy and cultural framework underpinning different types of European migration. Analysing the impact of migration on women's careers, the impact of migration on family life and gender perspectives on forced migration, the authors also examine the consequences of EU enlargement for women's migration opportunities and practices, as well as the impact of new regulatory mechanisms at EU level in addressing issues of forced migration and cross-national family breakdown. The book also offers new insight into the issue of skilled migration and the gendering of previously male-dominated sectors of the labour market.
This book explores the recent political and social developments in EU citizenship. Researchers explore social and civil rights in the EU, covering family mobility and migration issues, the positions of female migrant workers across member states and the EU?s promotion of diverse family rights. The book focuses on issues facing the new generation of young adults: particularly social mobility, civil rights and political parties?' differing views on gender and family issues.