Sewing transnational textures of labour regulation: towards an integrative perspective

Labour regulation is often approached either by methodological nationalism or methodological globalism. Main arguments are that labour and its regulation are increasingly dis-embedded and commodified. As an alternative framing we propose a (neo-)institutionalist multi-level and multi-actors approach...

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Published in:International journal of anthropology and ethnology 2020-05, Vol.4 (1), p.1-18, Article 5
Main Author: Pries, Ludger
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropology
Debate
Ethnography
Globalization
Institutionalism
Literature reviews
Nationalism
Safety regulations
Social Anthropology
Social Sciences
Structural Anthropology
Transnationalism
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Summary:Labour regulation is often approached either by methodological nationalism or methodological globalism. Main arguments are that labour and its regulation are increasingly dis-embedded and commodified. As an alternative framing we propose a (neo-)institutionalist multi-level and multi-actors approach. Based on literature review and own studies we argue that there is empirical evidence of transnational labour regulation combining different logics of action and institutional contexts. Taking the example of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, we demonstrate the multi-level, multi-dimensional institutional settings and sketch out basic elements of an integrative perspective on sewing transnational textures of labour regulation. Key terms Labour regulation, globalization, transnationalization, Bangladesh Accord, neo-institutionalism, multi-level multi-actor approach.
ISSN:2366-1003
2366-1003
DOI:10.1186/s41257-020-00031-4