ABSTRACT

This insightful book draws on a range of contemporary and classic studies to explore the connection between the personal experience of work and the wider social structures in which it takes place.

Identity at Work examines key social identities relevant to the workplace, such as those based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and race, disability, age, occupation, class and organizational membership. Using research from a wide variety of countries and academic approaches, this book provides a readable and engaging introduction to the issues, exploring how people experience work, understand and present themselves at work, and relate to others.

Providing an accessible investigation of work and identity, this text will be valuable to students looking at organizational behaviour, HRM, diversity management and the sociology of work.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|21 pages

Unpaid work and unemployment

chapter 3|20 pages

Occupation and class

chapter 4|20 pages

The organization and identity

chapter 5|23 pages

Ethnicity and race

chapter 6|14 pages

Gender

chapter 7|19 pages

Sexual orientation

chapter 8|15 pages

Disability

chapter 9|20 pages

Age

chapter 10|16 pages

Conclusions