Tangled Routes: Women, Work, and Globalization on the Tomato Trail, Second Edition
Tangled Routes follows the 'tomato trail' to uncover how globalization intertwines women's work and lives across borders. From Mexican growers to supermarket shelves, it reveals the human costs and connections in the global food system, emphasizing women's central yet often invisible roles in this chain.
About This Book
Tangled Routes examines the impact of globalization on women workers in the tomato industry, tracing the commodity chain from production in Mexico to consumption in Canada and the United States.
The book highlights the roles of women in agriculture, processing, and retail, revealing how economic forces shape their daily lives and labor conditions.
Through ethnographic insights, it addresses themes of work, migration, and environmental sustainability in the context of international trade.
This second edition updates the analysis with new perspectives on evolving global dynamics and worker experiences.
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