Dr. Karin Schwiter

Biography

Karin Schwiter is a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich, specializing in Labour Geography. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, culture, and migration within contemporary labour markets, emphasizing the dynamics of inequalities in care work. Throughout her academic career, she has published various works, including peer-reviewed articles and books that contribute to feminist geography and critical analyses of labour markets. Schwiter's work emphasizes how care arrangements are negotiated in the context of globalization and neoliberal economic policies. Her major publications elaborate on issues of domestic care work, gendered expectations within the labour market, and the impact of transnational migration on care services. She is an influential voice in discussions on the commodification of care and the changes in family structures and gender roles in Switzerland and beyond. Additionally, she actively engages in academic outreach, including podcasts and public discussions, to disseminate her research findings on societal issues related to care work and gender.

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