An empirical study of the applicability of the ghetto thesis to secretarial work in Australia and New Zealand
Authored book
Book Title | An empirical study of the applicability of the ghetto thesis to secretarial work in Australia and New Zealand |
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Book Category | Authored book |
Authors | |
Author | Maguire, Heather |
Editors | Parry, Ken and Nooriafshar, Mehryar |
Volume | 6 |
Page Range | 1-31 |
Number of Pages | 31 |
Series | Management Papers |
Year | 1996 |
Publisher | University of Southern Queensland |
Place of Publication | Toowoomba, Australia |
ISSN | 1036-2290 |
Abstract | In recent years, innovations in office technology combined with organisational restructuring have demonstrated the potential to alter traditional perceptions of secretarial work as a 'female ghetto' occupation. This paper reports the findings of a study of secretarial work in Australia and New Zealand. The study investigated secretarial work from both labour market and organisational perspectives in order to assess the current status of this type of work. The findings indicate that secretarial work has progressed out of its traditional 'ghetto' status in respect to autonomy, pay and working conditions. However, in respect to promotional opportunities and stereotyped gender attributes, the 'ghettoised' nature of the occupation is still evident. |
Keywords | ghetto thesis; secretarial work; dual labour market |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350710. Organisational behaviour |
440599. Gender studies not elsewhere classified | |
350503. Human resources management | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Business |
Journal Title | Management Papers: Reviewed Research Publications |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yw95/an-empirical-study-of-the-applicability-of-the-ghetto-thesis-to-secretarial-work-in-australia-and-new-zealand
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