The Exploitation of Women In Mexico's Maquiladoras

Department

Diversity and Community Studies

Authors

Jennifer Gibbs, Western Kentucky University

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Maquiladora factories, created in 1965 as part of Mexico's Border Industrialization Program, have become the backbone of economic progress along the United StateslMexico boundary. These factories, largely owned by foreign investors, have drawn thousands ofwomen from Mexico's interiors to work in the area. As a result, globalization and increased foreign investment have created cultural, environmental, and occupational hardships and hazards for female Mexican laborers despite the monetary gains that have resulted from Mexican and United States government programs.

Disciplines

Industrial Organization | Latin American Studies | Women's Studies

Recommended Citation

Gibbs, Jennifer, "The Exploitation of Women In Mexico's Maquiladoras" (2004). Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 172.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_hon_theses/172