Toward a Feminist Analytics of the Global Economy

This article examines some of the central dynamics of globalization from a gender perspective. The author stresses the importance of identifying strategic sites in which to study globalization and focuses her analysis in this article on global cities and international law. With respect to global cities, the author discusses the valorization of certain work cultures over others, noting the devalorization of those types of employment in which women tend to predominate. In her discussion on international law, she emphasizes the transformation of state sovereignty and the growing presence of non-state actors as subjects in international law. The author examines the repercussions of these trends for women and stresses the importance of developing a feminist critique that can facilitate greater participation and recognition of women within international law.