Labour Studies

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Going forward together

From: Bent out of Shape

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Hidden Behind the Orgasm

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The firsthand experience of a BDSM and fetish sex worker named Grace. The chapter includes an exploration of the challenges and stigma surrounding BDSM as well as a discussion of power dynamics … 9 $0.90 Add
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The Fight Against Inequality

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In this chapter, Jackson writes about the Great Recession of 2008-2009, and suggests that the functioning of democracies relies on economic and social equality. The best way to achieve this … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Long Struggle for Status

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

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This chapter is an effort to convey the urgency of permanent status for migrants. The chapter examines the campaigns of self-organized migrants who have constructed communities of struggle that … 16 $1.60 Add
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Women, Land Struggles, and Globalization: An International Perspective

2004

From: Revolution at Point Zero

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The essays in part 3 of the book explore the modern female experience from a variety of perspectives. These include individuals involved in elder care, migrant domestic workers and subsistence farmers. 12 $1.20 Add
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A Parachute for Ralph

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Richard Doiron recounts the story of Ralph. The chapter discusses his functional illiteracy, difficulties in school, foster care, the Moncton Boys & Girls Club, and his active journey to literacy. 5 $0.50 Add
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Conclusion: Freedom of Movement for People, Not Capital

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

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In the conclusion to this book, Heneway discusses capitalism as an economic system, and once again breaks down the impact of globalization on trade and labour. 10 $1.00 Add
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Feminism and the Politics of the Common in an Era of Primitive Accumulation

2010

From: Revolution at Point Zero

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The essays in part 3 of the book explore the modern female experience from a variety of perspectives. These include individuals involved in elder care, migrant domestic workers and subsistence farmers. 11 $1.10 Add
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Gender, Globalization and a Tragic Choice on Fogo Island, Newfoundland.

The Human Rights Case

From: Changing Tides

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Recipe for a Renewed Economy

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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This chapter details Jackson’s policy proposals for a green economy that is capable of sustaining future generations. 12 $1.20 Add
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Sloshed

From: Rock Paper Sex

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This chapter covers the perspectives of a few women who work as bartenders in strip clubs in St. John’s Newfoundland. A discussion of the policies and etiquette at strip clubs as well as … 4 $0.40 Add
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A Democratic Socialist Future

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In his concluding chapter, the author surveys the political present, and notes that narratives about elections being won by appealing to the "mushy centre" are disproven by the success … 16 $1.60 Add
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Section Four Gender, Globalization and Fisheries Management

Are Women Martians?

From: Changing Tides

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Soaring

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Afiena Kamminga recounts the story of Cathy. The chapter discusses her difficulty learning, her dyslexia, her time learning with CALP, and more. 3 $0.30 Add