Women in low status part-time jobs: A class and gender analysis

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  Warren, Tracey ^a  

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Author keywords

Class; Diversity; Gender; Part Time Employment

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EID: 33947249866     PISSN: 13607804     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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