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Transnational Care

Transnational Care

Transnational Care delves into the complex intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy. In an era marked by intensified mobility, increased border security, and the digitalization of care platforms, it explores the transnational dimensions of care work, where labor is often outsourced across national boundaries. It investigates how care workers navigate complex social, economic, and digital infrastructures, often at the intersection of precarious labor and global

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Profit without Care in Spain’s Nursing Homes

Transnational Care ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Palomera, a Marie Curie-Cofund Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Political Science and Public Management at the University of Southern Denmark. Holding a PhD in Public Policy from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, David’s research focuses on welfare state and political economy transformations, with particular attention to social care and sustainability. He has published widely in public policy and social policy journals, is part of the

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Familialism, Migration, and the Crisis of Care in Turkey

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2025/05/15

In the eighth episode, we are joined by Başak Akkan, an Associate Professor of Social Policy at the Department of International Relations at Istanbul Big University. Akkan unpacks the transition from a path-dependent, familialistic model to a “supported familialism” shaped by cash-for-care schemes, market-based solutions, and ideological invocations of the family. She explores how demographic shifts, changing gender norms, and the growing reliance on migrant care workers—particularly from Central

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Digital Connections of Brazilian Care-workers in Germany

Transnational Care ·

2024/11/27

In the seventh episode, we are joined by Helena Dedek-Gertz, a research assistant at the University of Hamburg, whose doctoral research explores the role of digital networks in migration, specifically focusing on Brazilian migrants in Germany.Helena’s work, conducted as part of a broader study on migration and education, examines how digital platforms, such as social media, help migrants navigate their migration pathways, find educational opportunities, and share experiences in transnational

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24:28

Denied State Care: Refugee-Initiated Settlement

Transnational Care ·

2024/11/20

In our latest episode, we are joined by Ezgi Karaoğlu, a PhD research at Michigan State University whose dissertation research delves into the urban citizenship experiences of middle-class Syrians with high cultural capital in Istanbul. Conducted between January 2023 and August 2024, Ezgi's research examines how these individuals navigate their integration into Turkish society without formal government guidance, relying instead on their own cultural, social, and financial resources.Ezgi introduces

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Gestation: Exploring Pregnancy as Work

Transnational Care ·

2024/11/13

In our fifth episode, we are thrilled to feature My Rafstedt a postdoctoral fellow in Sociology of Law at the University of Oslo. My brings a wealth of knowledge on reproductive justice, knowledge production, and economic governance. Her work centers on the intersection of care work and gestational labor, examining how pregnancy itself can be viewed through the lens of labor.In this episode, My sheds light on the concept of gestational labor, exploring how pregnancy involves multiple forms of

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24:18

Care Across Borders and Migration Industries

Transnational Care ·

2024/11/08

Welcome to Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. This podcast examines the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy, exploring how globalization and digitalization transform care work into a personal and commodified practice.In our third episode, we are excited to feature Mert Koçak, a scholar in queer migration, refugee studies, and the anthropology of law

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20:59

The Uber of Care?: Platforms and the Digital...

Transnational Care ·

2024/10/30

Welcome to Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. This podcast examines the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy, shedding light on how globalization and digitalization are reshaping care work as both a personal and commodified practice.In our third episode, we are thrilled to have Michael Kemmerling, a political economist from the University of Cologne,

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Regulating Care Merchants of Migration

Transnational Care ·

2024/10/23

Welcome to Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. This podcast explores the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy, highlighting how care as both an intimate and commodified practice is being transformed by globalization and digitalization.Today, we are delighted to have Edward Mohr as our guest. Edward is a research officer and a PhD candidate in

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Researching Care in Times of Crises

Transnational Care ·

2024/10/16

Welcome to the podcast series Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. Elifcan Çelebi and Mert Koçak are the co-editors of the series. In this episode, we have Elifcan Çelebi with us. We'll be diving deep into the concept of care—what it means, and the various activities it encompasses, from everyday tasks to more specialized support for the elderly or disabled. We explore how care is not just about

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Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital...

Transnational Care ·

2024/10/09

Welcome to the podcast series Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. Elifcan Çelebi and Mert Koçak are the co-editors of the series. We have curated for you an amazing list of academic guests who will critically examine the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy. In an era defined by intensified mobility, increased border security, and the digitalization of

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