In the past, social scientists have relied predominantly on traditional models of work to understand women's experiences. These models, however, have been based on men's occupational experiences, which have been assumed to be the same for women. More recently, researchers and theorists from a variety of disciplines have begun to challenge earlier assumptions as inaccurate reflections of the realities for female workers. Newer studies have concentrated on the historical and social reasons for women's employment and career choices, including changes in economy, family, and social conditions. To provide a deeper understanding of women worker's realities by including the meaning they make of their work experiences, the editors have assembled the research of social scientists from various disciplines whose investigations focused exclusively on this subject. Their qualitative methodology provides a forum for women to voice issues, raise questions, and share self-reflections about their work experiences and the meaning they make of their work in the context of the rest of their lives. The common themes that are interwoven within the fabric of women's work experience are: the need to expand traditional definitions of what constitutes "work;" the fluid nature of boundaries between personal life and work life; the importance of the relational aspects of their work; the issues related to the uses of power at work; the role of work in the development of women's sense of self and personal identity; and the degree to which women's work experience is colored by discrimination and sexism.

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This text gives students an overview of spending money without using cash, including details on credit, checkbooks, debt and interest.

A unique approach to a hands-on course, this text is not a cut and paste of Kitty Locker's popular Business Administrative Communication text, but is a completely new approach devised and created with the assistance of a community college colleague. The innovative module structure allows instructors to focus on specific skills and provides greater flexibility for short courses and different teaching approaches. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this paperback takes a strong workplace activity orientation which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job..

'Introduces the reader to payment methods, including checks, debit cards, and credit cards. Includes an activity and fun facts'--Provided by publisher.

A trip for school supplies provides information on various payment methods, including checks, credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Explains how people can use checking accounts, debit and credit cards, travelers' checks, and electronic funds transfers to pay for goods and services.

Discusses different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit cards, and checks

Product Description: In the past, social scientists have relied predominantly on traditional models of work to understand women's experiences. These models, however, have been based on men's occupational experiences, which have been assumed to be the same for women...read more