The Struggle Behind the Lipstick Counter: A Retail Worker's Fight for Fairness

Saqlin (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

536 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-28936-0 (ISBN)

Infos

This title uses vivid imagery and strong verbs to draw attention. "Struggle" and "Fight" pique curiosity about the challenges faced by a retail worker. "Lipstick Counter" adds a touch of irony, contrasting the seemingly glamorous facade with the worker's experience.The title sets the stage for a story about resilience and advocacy for fair treatment.We can delve deeper into the typical experiences of retail workers. They often face low wages, long hours, limited benefits, and pressure to meet sales quotas.The focus would then shift to the specific "fight for fairness." Here, we can explore some key issues a retail worker might be fighting for:-Living Wage: Advocating for wages that allow them to afford basic necessities.-Safe Working Conditions: Ensuring protection from harassment, discrimination, or unsafe work environments.-Schedule Flexibility: Fighting for schedules that accommodate work-life balance or personal needs.-Unionization: Potentially exploring efforts to organize with other workers for collective bargaining power."The Struggle Behind the Lipstick Counter" emphasizes the challenges faced by many retail workers beyond the surface appearance of their jobs. It highlights their fight for basic rights and fair treatment in the workplace.The title caters to a broad audience. It can resonate with anyone who has worked a low-wage job or who cares about worker rights and social justice. It can also spark conversations about the often-overlooked struggles of essential workers.

Autor

Professor Dr. Saqlin is a renowned scholar of Chinese history, with a distinguished career dedicated to shedding light on the experiences of marginalized groups. Their particular focus lies on the lives of women during the Ming and Qing dynasties, a period often dominated by the narratives of emperors and officials. "Bound by Tradition: The Oppression of Women in Ming and Qing China" represents Professor Dr. Saqlin's culmination of years spent researching and analyzing the social and cultural forces that shaped women's experiences in this critical period. Professor Dr. Saqlin meticulously examines legal codes, social customs, and literary works to paint a vivid picture of the complex web of expectations and limitations placed upon women. Professor Dr. Saqlin's passion extends beyond academia. They are a strong advocate for using historical research to inform contemporary discussions on gender equality. Their work sheds light on the historical roots of patriarchal structures, fostering a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggles for women's rights. Professor Dr. Saqlin's writing is known for its clarity and engaging style, making complex historical concepts accessible to a broad audience. In "Bound by Tradition," Professor Dr. Saqlin embarks on a powerful journey into the lives of women in Ming and Qing China. They delve into the societal norms that dictated women's roles, explore the diverse experiences of women from different social classes, and challenge readers to confront the realities of women's oppression during this era. Professor Dr. Saqlin's insightful analysis equips readers to appreciate the resilience of women throughout history and the ongoing quest for gender equality.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.7.2024
• Verlagsort: Hamburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 893 g
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: Beauty standards • Customer service • Emotional Labor • Gender Inequality • Labor Advocacy • microaggressions • retail worker • rights • unionization • wage theft • Workplace Fairness
• ISBN-10: 3-384-28936-6 / 3384289366
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-28936-0 / 9783384289360
• Zustand: Neuware