Gender, Work and Social Theory

This text examines social theory's contribution to our understanding of gendered work inequalities. Huppatz examines how both classical social theories and later developments following the 'cultural turn' relate to gender and work, before focusing on how these theories apply to several key areas of work: gender within organisations; female unpaid domestic labour; and paid and unpaid care work. The book pays close attention to the intersectionality of inequality in the workplace, and also examines the recent impact of Covid-19 on exacerbating the gendered inequalities of work. It also includes concrete case examples drawn from North America, Australasia and the UK to illustrate social theory in practice.Kate Huppatz provides a synthesis of social theory and its application to gender and work while exploring cutting-edge research and coverage of topical issues. This is an essential read for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers interested in this area of study.