Julia H. Meszaros
Associate professor and author who researches migration, gender, and intimate economies; author of Economies of Gender (Rutgers University Press, 2025) based on extensive fieldwork in international dating markets.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 40min
Julia H. Meszaros, "Economies of Gender: Masculinity, "Mail Order Brides," and Women’s Labor" (Rutgers UP, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Julia H. Meszaros, an expert in gender and migration, delves into the complex world of the international dating industry. She challenges stereotypes around mail-order brides and highlights how men navigate these 'intimate frontiers' in countries like Ukraine, the Philippines, and Colombia. Julia defines key concepts like femininity capital, explaining how these relationships are deeply intertwined with economic dynamics and perceptions of masculinity. She also addresses the impacts of war on matchmaking practices, offering a fresh perspective on power and intimacy.
Jan 12, 2026 • 40min
Julia H. Meszaros, "Economies of Gender: Masculinity, "Mail Order Brides," and Women’s Labor" (Rutgers UP, 2025)
Dr. Julia H. Meszaros, an associate professor and expert in migration and gender dynamics, delves into the intriguing world of international dating markets. She discusses men's motivations for seeking partners abroad, driven by discontent with Western femininity. Julia also explores how locations like Ukraine, Colombia, and the Philippines serve as 'intimate frontiers' for men to extract 'femininity capital.' The conversation reveals unexpected social dynamics, including overlaps with sex tourism and the effects of geopolitical events on matchmaking practices.
