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Working Women in Canada : An Intersectional Approach, Paperback / softback Book

Working Women in Canada : An Intersectional Approach Paperback / softback

Edited by Leslie Nichols

Paperback / softback

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In this edited collection, Leslie Nichols weaves together the contributions of accomplished and diverse scholars to offer an expansive and critical analysis of women’s work in Canada.

Students will use an intersectional approach to explore issues of gender, class, race, immigrant status, disability, sexual orientation, Indigeneity, age, and ethnicity in relation to employment.

Drawing from case studies and extensive research, the text’s seventeen chapters consider Canadian industries across a broad spectrum, including political, academic, sport, sex trade, retail, and entrepreneurial work. Working Women in Canada is a relevant and in-depth look into the past, present, and future of women’s responsibilities and professions in Canada.

Undergraduate and graduate students in gender studies, labour studies, and sociology courses will benefit from this thorough and intersectional approach to the study of women’s labour. Featuresincludes tables, case studies, a glossary of key terms, and chapter introductions and conclusions to assist with student comprehensionencourages further learning by concluding each chapter with discussion questions, a list of additional key readings, and an extensive reference listprovides a broad portrait of women’s work in Canada with contributions from over 20 scholars

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