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transnational mothering  

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  • With the spread of globalization facilitated by technological advancements in transportation and communication, flows of people across national borders have increased dramatically over the past 30 years. Contemporary trends also indicate that there has been a shift in the demographic composition of immigrants, with women now constituting over half of this population. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Mothering, Transnational]

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