Question 1

Which concept, introduced by Arlie Hochschild, describes the transnational networks of women migrating to provide care labor in wealthier nations, often leaving their own families behind?

Accepted Answer

Global Care Chain

Question 2

In the context of global care chains, what is a major economic benefit for sending countries when women migrate for care work?

Accepted Answer

Remittances increase household income and access to education and services.

Question 3

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'deskilling' in the context of migrant women’s labor?

Accepted Answer

Highly qualified women working in low-status domestic jobs.

Question 4

The Kafala system in Gulf countries is criticized for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

It ties workers’ legal status to their employer, increasing vulnerability to exploitation.

Question 5

According to the Care Deficit Theory, what is a primary consequence of female migration for care work in sending countries?

Accepted Answer

Increased burden on remaining caregivers and intergenerational stress.

Question 6

Which policy change in Canada’s Caregiver Program aimed to reduce workers’ vulnerability to abuse?

Accepted Answer

Decoupling work from residence and removing mandatory live-in requirements.

Question 7

A migrant domestic worker in Qatar reports severe abuse but feels unable to seek help. Which factor most likely contributes to this situation under the Kafala system?

Accepted Answer

Fear of retaliation and lack of legal protections.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a typical form of care activism among migrant domestic workers?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring workplace abuses to avoid conflict.

Question 9

In the context of global care chains, which equation best represents the relationship between remittances ($$R$$), household income ($$I$$), and care deficit ($$D) in $$sending countries?

Accepted Answer

$$I = I_0$ + R - D$$

Question 10

Which international framework sets standards for the protection of domestic workers, but faces challenges in implementation and enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Domestic Workers Convention (ILO)

Question 11

A case study from Nepal shows that children of migrant mothers may experience which of the following outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Emotional stress, irregular schooling, and social/cognitive development challenges.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes 'soft violence' in the context of migrant domestic work?

Accepted Answer

Subtle psychological control and restrictions on autonomy.

Question 13

Why do scholars argue that global care chains exploit women’s labor?

Accepted Answer

They rely on undervalued and underpaid reproductive labor from women in the Global South.

Question 14

Which of the following is a direct result of migration policies that classify migrant women as temporary or low-skilled workers in the Global North?

Accepted Answer

Limited access to labor protections, social benefits, and pathways to residency.

Question 15

Which scenario best demonstrates the intersection of gender, labor, and migration in shaping social inequalities?

Accepted Answer

A Filipina nurse working as a domestic helper in Canada, unable to use her professional credentials.

Question 16

Which equation best models the impact of migration on care deficits in sending countries, where $$C is $$the total care need, $$M is $$the number of migrant caregivers, and $$L is $$the local caregiving capacity?

Accepted Answer

$$D = C - L$$

Question 17

Which of the following reforms was introduced in Qatar to address exploitation of migrant workers before the 2022 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Abolishing exit permits and introducing a minimum wage.

Question 18

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by migrant caregivers in Canada, even after policy reforms?

Accepted Answer

Recognition of qualifications and access to adequate wages.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the role of advocacy groups in improving conditions for migrant domestic workers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

They push for legal protections, such as limits on working hours and mandatory rest days.

Question 20

Which of the following is a consequence of migration for care work on family structures in sending countries?

Accepted Answer

Care responsibilities shift to extended relatives, increasing intergenerational burdens.

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