Global Perspectives on Gender and Work: Readings and Interpretations

Book Details:

• Author: Jacqueline Goodman

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780742556133

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.1 x 1.7 inches

• Pages: 616

About the Book:
Work plays a central role in shaping our status within society, influencing our positions in the family, the state, and the economy. In "Women and Work: A Reader," Jacqueline Goodman offers a comprehensive examination of the ways in which work—whether paid, unpaid, or underpaid—profoundly impacts our lives in both the public and private spheres. This collection brings together 39 essential essays, exploring critical themes surrounding gender and labor, such as:

• The origins of the gendered division of labor

• Historical trends and economic shifts affecting women in market and non-market work

• Occupational and job segregation by sex and its impact on status, pay, and promotion

• How organizational culture (formal and informal) shapes and is shaped by gender in professional roles

• Class consciousness among wage-earning men and women

• Gender discrimination in the workplace

• Challenges faced by working parents, and how societies cope

• Alternative approaches to improving the lives of working women and their families

With contributions from leading scholars in sociology, political science, anthropology, and women’s and gender studies, this volume is essential for students and practitioners interested in understanding gender inequality in the workplace. It is a must-read for anyone concerned with the intersection of gender, labor, and societal transformation.

Contents:

• Origins of the Gendered Division of Labor

• Gender and Work in History

• Gender, Wages, and Inequality

• Gender, Management, and the Professions

• Gender and Low-waged Work

• Gender and the Global Division of Labor

• Gendered Discrimination at Work

• Family, Gender, and Work

• A Sample of Policy Alternatives

About the Author:
Jacqueline Goodman is a professor of sociology and the director of women’s and gender studies at the State University of New York, Potsdam College. Her expertise lies in gender, labor, and social justice, making her an influential voice in the field.