ERIC Number: EJ1352747
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0142-5692
EISSN: EISSN-1465-3346
'More to Prove and More to Lose': Race, Racism and Precarious Employment in Higher Education
British Journal of Sociology of Education, v43 n4 p513-533 2022
Precarious employment is considered a social determinant impacting the health of workers, families and communities. The Academy is known to utilise non-standard employment contracts, coming under widespread criticism from its social partners for exploitative practices. Whilst there is much research suggesting certain groups (e.g. early career researchers, women) are disproportionately affected, less is known about the impact of precarious employment on staff of colour. Utilising a critical race theory framework, the current study attempts to close this knowledge gap by exploring the experiences of staff of colour. Eighteen participants across 10 universities engaged in focus groups, revealing three key themes: systemic racism, job insecurity and lack of career progression. Whilst results supported existing research, limitations of the current study are discussed. Recommendations for future practice include a call for legislators and policymakers to create clearer definitions and to better standardise rights and benefits across standard and non-standard employment practices.
Descriptors: Racism, Employment Patterns, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Minority Groups, Employment Experience, Higher Education, Critical Race Theory, Contracts, Foreign Countries, Employee Attitudes, Job Security, Mental Health, Family Work Relationship, Career Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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