1. Gender and Globalization Dr. Carl Davila The College at Brockport Terms and Concepts for the Study of Gender and Globalization Part 2 S.U.N.Y. Global Workforce Project

2. “What is identity?” Consider that: a) Identity is complex and composed of many elements that are used differently in different situations. b) To one degree or another, identity is bound up withcommunity and tradition — including genderidentity. c) The gender system and gender ideology play strong roles in shaping identity in traditional settings.

3. Global “opportunities” and local constraints New opportunities for women in globalized economies: New jobs Some relief from local poverty New ways of organizing and working for social issues

4. New “opportunities” are always constrained by local gender system and ideology: New jobs ☞ usually mirror accepted caregiving roles ☞ vulnerable to technology replacement ☞ drift toward subordinate positions, not leadership ☞ jobs may threaten males’ roles -> domestic violence Relief from local poverty, BUT poverty still hits women hardest.

5. Coping with Change… Several factors influence coping methods: ☞ Tradition vs. modernity ☞ Social class ☞ Age and generational differences Accommodation: altering existing beliefs and behavior to perceived norms of “global society”. Resistance: finding ways to maintain traditional belief despite changes. Hybridity: combining tradition with globalized culture -> new beliefs that are traditional enough.

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