Abstract
This contribution takes stock of the growing research on deindustrialization from a gender perspective. Much of the work in deindustrialization studies is rooted in local studies, within single national contexts. This article provides a perspective that cuts across case studies and national historiographies. It reviews findings on the implications of deindustrialization for working-class masculinities and considers the extent to which research has privileged a focus on white masculinity in crisis (a theme which is more present in some national contexts than others). The article goes on to show how a more complex and nuanced understanding of gender, class, and race is emerging. It highlights women workers’ experience of deindustrialization and considers the ways in which deindustrialization is associated with a restructuring of gender relations. Acknowledging some of the limitations of the current state of research, the article points to a number of potential avenues for further enquiry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-103 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | International Labor and Working-Class History |
Volume | 105 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- gender
- working class
- deindustrialization
- restructuring
- labour