Bibliograph

Making the woman worker, precarious labor and the fight for global standards, 1919-2019, Eileen Boris

Type

Label

Making the woman worker, precarious labor and the fight for global standards, 1919-2019, Eileen Boris

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Making the woman worker

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1105892027

Responsibility statement

Eileen Boris

Series statement

Oxford scholarship online.

Sub title

precarious labor and the fight for global standards, 1919-2019

Summary

Founded in 1919 along with the League of Nations, the International Labour Organization (ILO) establishes labour standards and produces knowledge about the world of work, serving as a forum for nations, unions, and employer associations. Before WWII, it focused on enhancing conditions for male industrial workers in Western, often imperial, economies, while restricting the circumstances of women's labours. Over time, the ILO embraced non-discrimination and equal treatment. It now promotes fair globalisation, standardised employment and decent work for women in the developing world. In 'Making the Woman Worker', Eileen Boris illuminates the ILO's transformation in the context of the long fight for social justice.--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

specialized

Creator