Sexual Politics and Greedy Institutions: Union Women, Commitments and Conflicts in Public and Private

Exploration of the challenges and conflicts women face with regard to participation in unions and other labour institutions. Highlights the paradox that trade unions, along with other agents of social improvement, demand a level of commitment that precludes many people (particularly women) from being involved. Contends that this practice makes it difficult for women to contribute to the institutions that are supposed to be in place to protect their rights. Includes notes, references and index. Author is Senior Lecturer and member of the Research Centre for Gender Studies at the University of South Australia and previously wrote 'Staking a Claim: Feminism, Bureaucracy and the State'.