Essays and Research Papers on Labor Studies

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of cultural views on distribution of labor. Interviews with American and Chinese families reveal trends in the distribution of household labor. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 14 page discussion of the contention that gender differentiation in both the public and private spheres became increasing exaggerated during the Industrial Revolution. The author describes the clothing of the time by decade and concludes that gender distinctions in terms of fashion were indeed exaggerated. Women's fashions would be more accurately described ...

A 12 page overview of the numerous factors that translate into wage disparity. Contending that many of these factors extend far back into history, the author provides a so-called "radical feminist" analysis of the issues and contrasts that analysis with a structural functionalist analysis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines the position held by African-Americans in the nation's fire departments. The writer argues that how a minority experiences employment as a firefighter is largely based on their gender, not their race. Research indicates that while male African-Americans may still have to fight for advancement within fire departments, their ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing minority immigrants living in poverty and the relation to education and employment. Within the last decade, increasing high levels of poverty have been recorded in the minority and recent immigrant populations in Canada and the United States. In Canada, recent immigrants make up over 52% of those under ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how stereotyping people by gender, sexual orientation, and age leads to at least some form of discrimination in the workplace. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper that argues the fact that recent attempts by the U.S. government to stem the wave of illegal immigration have proved to be futile and that the time has come to take a different approach to this growing problem. This paper focuses on the fact that the American nation was built ...

A comparison between models of industrial relations in the US and the UK, with particular reference to the role of trades unions and government, and an analysis of the way in which different models of corporate governance in various countries affect labour relations. Bibliography lists 7 sources

14 pages in length. The writer discusses three topics in relation to Western Australia's Occupational Safety and Health Act: improvement and prohibition notices; employee remuneration during strikes; and delegated legislation. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a history of unionism in America as well as its relevance today. Unions are examined in terms of their function in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing child labor in India. Child labor within India is said to include between 11 and 60 million children in underpaid, exploitive and hazardous conditions. While the majority of child laborers (78.67%) are involved in agricultural labor positions, most human rights organizations focus more so on the urban-based child ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the Indian Government’s actions against child labor and other issues in relation to international pressure and trade. Within the last decade, international pressure has been placed upon developing countries to eliminate child labor. Depending upon the source, it has been reported that there are between 11 and 60 ...

A paper which looks at the development of labour relations from the postwar settlement to the present day, with particular reference to the impact which successive governments have had on trade unions. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 5 page paper defines unionism and explores recent issues. The history of unionization is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines three questions posed by a student. Questions involve hypothetical situations regarding unions as well as those that respect its long history. Unions in the U.S. are compared to unions in the Britain. Collective bargaining is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the history of the Knights of Labor and primarily their involvement in northeast Wisconsin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines international solidarity as it involves the history and significance of Mayday and the labor movement today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the history and rise of the AFL, the American Federation of Labor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page review of the history of the Social Security System. The author emphasizes that while the system has proven invaluable to some of the less fortunate of our society, it has proven to be a chain and ball for those that continue to struggle to make the ends meet.

This 5 page paper examines two distinct points of view in the labor movement in a question and answer sheet set. Labor is related to the capitalist system. The history of the labor movement is examined as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. Still a work in progress after several revisions of fundamental principles, the European Convention of 2003 continues to strike a balance between the history of a handful of countries that have enjoyed a "century-old constitutional continuity" (Koeck, 2002) and attempting to incorporate a newer, more diverse approach with those nations ...

This 3 page paper discusses the various factors leading to socioeconomic inequality in this period in US history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page review of workers' compensation. This paper comments specifically on laws in Georgia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of employment law. The main topic of discussion is the balance of interests of employers, workers, and society at large. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

An 11 page paper discussing the effect of minimum wage in terms of supply and demand. Attempting to equate a minimum wage with a living wage creates a no-win situation for everyone involved, particularly unskilled or inexperienced workers. Minimum wage needs to exist, but certainly should not be increased. Rather, the federal ...