Routledge Affect, Narratives and Politics of SE Asian Migration

Explore the complex politics of gendered labor migration in Southeast Asia through this academic study from the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series. This book examines the lived experiences of Indonesian and Filipina women by looking at their stories as presented in films, fiction, and performance. By analyzing these literary and filmic narratives, the text connects the emotional aspects of storytelling to the growth of women's social movements. It specifically focuses on the perspectives of Filipina and Indonesian domestic workers residing in Hong Kong and Singapore. This work provides a new way to look at contemporary migration issues by placing cultural narratives alongside existing discussions on migration policies. It is an essential resource for those studying the social, legal, and political dimensions of labor migration and gender in the Southeast Asian region.