New initiative, old problem: classroom assistants and the under-valuation of women's work

Gilbert, K., Warhurst, C., Nickson, D., Hurrell, S. and Commander, J. (2012) New initiative, old problem: classroom assistants and the under-valuation of women's work. Industrial Relations Journal, 43(1), pp. 22-37. (doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2338.2011.00653.x)

Abstract

Centred on classroom assistants in Scotland, this article examines the process by which an occupation dominated by female workers becomes under-valued. The qualitative data reveals the cognitive errors made by the key actors—government, employers and unions in this process.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hurrell, Dr Scott
• Authors: Gilbert, K., Warhurst, C., Nickson, D., Hurrell, S., and Commander, J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Industrial Relations Journal
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 00198692
• ISSN (Online): 1468-2338