Exam 8: Work, Inequality, and Neoliberalism

What is the monetary value of "unpaid workers"? How does unpaid work function as a concealed subsidy for governments and businesses?

What was the name of the iconic, popular American image representing women factory workers during World War II?

Which nation has a paternity quota?

Define the concept of the "race to the bottom." How has it been instrumental in fostering the rise of informal and trafficked labor globally?

Define the expression "new male mystique." Explain how this term represents a pun based on feminist activist Betty Freidan's famous book The Feminine Mystique, and why do so many men today feel conflicted about their contributions and paternal role in in their family lives?

Part-time pay for women does not reinforce the belief that they are less sincere about their work commitment than men.

Explain why transnational feminist Chandra Mohanty asserts that neoliberal policies resulted in recolonization of the lives and bodies of women of color?

Explain how neoliberalism and globalization are often perceived as directly interconnected.

Latinx women and men are least likely to be employed in the same occupation.

In 1985, what percentage of computer science degrees were awarded to American college women?

A valuable strategy for women to reduce the gender earnings gap with men is learning how to negotiate for their salaries.

What percentage of women are in the management workforce?

Which publication first mentioned the phrase "glass ceiling"?