Scrutinising Polarisation: Patterns and Consequences of Occupational Transformation in the Swedish Labour...

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Tomas Berglund (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)

Scrutinising Polarisation

Patterns and Consequences of Occupational Transformation in the Swedish Labour Market

Tomas Berglund (University of Gothenburg, Sweden), Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)

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30 May 2024

Social discrimination; Gender studies, gender groups; Sociology: work & labour; Labour economics

Series: Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Work, Professions and Organisations

This book scrutinizes polarization in Sweden, identifying patterns and variations in labour market transformation and exploring the consequences in terms of jobs, income, prestige, unionization, and employment security, as well the effects on different social groups. Through a series of empirical studies, it sheds light on changes in the occupational structure and the ways in which these changes interact with other societal trends, such as increased temporary employment, rising migration and decreased unionization, whilst also exploring changes in the evaluation of occupations and attitudes towards trade unions. Drawing on distinctly sociological perspectives, it shows how transformations in society and the labour market have affected conditions for individuals, and considers whether these changes reinforce existing inequalities occasioned by polarization, or create new ones. Scrutinizing Polarization considers whether and how the Swedish labour market has polarized - and if so, what this means for individual employees and labour organizations. It will therefore appeal to scholars with interests in the sociology of work and professions, social inequalities and labour market transformations.

Edited by: Tomas Berglund (University of Gothenburg Sweden), Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032536347
ISBN 10: 1032536349
Series: Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Work, Professions and Organisations
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 30 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Thomas Berglund is Professor of Sociology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson is Professor of Sociology at the Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden and affiliated professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.