Work, Women and the Labour Market

Work, Women, and the Labour Market is a 1982 book that looks at how the capital-labour relation and women's roles as housewives and mothers affect their unequal position at work. It examines the differences and similarities in womens and mens experience in the labor market and as members of the working class, the causes of low pay, and women workers' consciousness as workers and as women.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1982, Work, Women, and the Labour Market offers a comprehensive and coherent overview of women's employment in contemporary British capitalism. Through original articles, the book presents a detailed examination of how women's unequal position in the workplace is shaped by the interplay between capital and labor and their roles as housewives and mothers. This groundbreaking work brings together concrete studies that visually illustrate the factors contributing to women's disadvantaged status in the labor market.

The book sheds light on the disparities and similarities between women's and men's experiences in the labor market and as members of the working class. It delves into the factors that lead women to occupy jobs typically considered semi- or unskilled, explores the causes of low pay, and examines the consciousness of women workers as both workers and women. It also explores the role of trade unions in relation to women and sexual divisions, as well as how class and gender relations intertwine in the production process.

The nine meticulously researched contributions in the book examine the development of women's and men's work in various industries, including clothing and manufacturing, clerical work in local government, microelectronics in the office, the position of Asian and West Indian women in the labor market, women's roles in the family and part-time work, and women's involvement and influence in trade unions. Each contribution provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of women's employment and their contributions to the workforce.

By examining these diverse aspects, Work, Women, and the Labour Market contributes to our understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the workplace. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and activists seeking to promote gender equality and address the systemic barriers that perpetuate women's inequality.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032304113