This study argues that a feminist economics perspective is essential in order to fully understand the gender consequences of the recent recession and the ongoing economic crisis in the United Kingdom. Unemployment and redundancy rates have been used to highlight the fact that male workers...

Despite the fact that some sectors of industry are facing major skills shortages, the Scottish labour market continues to be characterised by occupational segregation and a large disparity between the wages of women and men. The concentration of individuals in occupations and training based on...

CAMPBELL J., SCOTT G. and THOMSON E. (2003) Childcare: an investigation of labour market issues, Reg. Studies 37, 957-967. Over recent years the UK government and the Scottish Executive have demonstrated a commitment to the development of childcare services through the use of both supply and...