Abstract
What does it mean for Vietnamese Americans to work at home in the high-tech electronic industry? To what extent are the sweatshop conditions in electronic home-working in San Jose, dubbed the Silicon Valley, shared with the oft-cited garment industry in Viet Nam? To what extent do female and male workers have different expected roles to fulfill in each industry, and how do they get paid for doing the same tasks/jobs? What factors lead to their participation in electronic home-working? The focus of this article is on assembly home-working, part of the temporary work force of the electronic industry in San Jose, California, in comparison with the garment industry in Viet Nam. This article identifies transnational connections in assembly work, pay, and gender expectations of these two industries.
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