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

Citation

Gilbert K, Warhurst C, Nickson D, Hurrell S & 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. https://doi.org/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.

Journal
Industrial Relations Journal: Volume 43, Issue 1