December 4, 2025GenealogyOpen Access

More than Maids: Social Mobility Experiences Among Ethiopian Women Migrating to the United Arab Emirates

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Social mobility encompasses transitions into better-paying jobs and business ventures.
Key findings indicate Ethiopian women navigating domestic labour face evolving vulnerabilities and aspirations.
Ethnographic analysis assesses narratives of women's agency in skilled and domestic work in the UAE.
The work critiques common portrayals of migrant women, arguing for recognition of diverse experiences and potential for mobility.

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Analysis reveals changes in women's labour, highlighting vulnerabilities and evolving agency in migration contexts.

Eresso et al. (2025) studied this question.

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