Gender and Employment Insecurity in the UK

Authors

  • Kate Purcell ESRU – Employment Studies Research Unit University of West of England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010

Abstract

The objective of this article is to explore how far employment insecurity is gendered in the UK, focusing on recent trends in temporary employment, covering fixed term, seasonal, agency, casual and other temporary work. The first section of this paper considers the pressures and resistances that have cumulatively led to women’s current participation in paid work. This is followed by an examination of recent trends in UK employment patterns, with particular reference to differences within the female population of working age and the incidence and distribution of part-time employment. Recent trends and gender differences in temporary employment are then considered against this broader background. Finally, this evidence is considered in relation to arguments that atypical employment provides opportunities for women’s increased labour force participation and the practical reconciliation of employment and family roles and relationships.

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Published

2004-01-01

How to Cite

Purcell, K. (2004). Gender and Employment Insecurity in the UK. Revista Estudos Feministas, 12(2), 147. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Thematic Section

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