Sex discrimination in fire fighting organisations
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 September 2001
Abstract
Outlines a brief history of the position of women in the fire fighting industry and the views held by some sectors. Briefly defines sex discrimination and then discusses a number of cases filed against various fire fighting organisations in the US. Gives examples of where barriers are actively being removed and looks at the changes from a managerial viewpoint. Concludes that this industry is an area for concern and immediate improvements need to be made to avoid future litigation.
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Citation
Wang, S. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Sex discrimination in fire fighting organisations", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 8/9/10, pp. 175-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789934
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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