Feminization and labor vulnerability in global manifacturing industries : does gendered discourse matter?
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2013
Citazione:
Feminization and labor vulnerability in global manifacturing industries : does gendered discourse matter? / I. Hossain, G.M. Mathbor, R. Semenza. - In: ASIAN SOCIAL WORK AND POLICY REVIEW. - ISSN 1753-1403. - 7:3(2013 Oct), pp. 197-212. [10.1111/aswp.12018]
Abstract:
Two contested arguments persist in explaining the causes of feminization and labor vulnerability.
Some scholars argue that global industries are dominated by female workers as a result of the
search for cheap labor. On the other hand, some scholars claim that the primary cause of feminization
and labor vulnerability is the gendered discourses of work. Drawing views from readymade
garment (RMG) industries of Bangladesh, this paper argues that both economic choices of cheap
labor and gendered discourses of work collaboratively contribute to feminizing the labor force.
This feminization of the workforce enables the violation of labor rights and benefits capitalists.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Keywords feminization ; flexible labor ; gendered discourse ; globalization ; manufacturing industry
Elenco autori:
I. Hossain, G.M. Mathbor, R. Semenza
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