Globalisation from below: The role of women in Malawi
Abstract
This paper examines the role of women in globalisation from below in Malawi. Globalisation from below has facilitated transnational trade activities thereby enabling women in Malawi to trade goods from China. With advancements in technology and transportation, the women contact suppliers, make orders, and receive their goods without having to physically go to China. This study focuses on perspectives of women traders in Malawi selling goods from China. Using interviews and observations to collect data and globalisation from below as the theoretical framework for analysis, their experiences are discussed and their contribution to Malawi’s social and economic development is assessed.