Bored and busy: sociology of knowledge of clerical workers

Article Abstract:

The use of a sociology of knowledge approach and a semiotic square allowed the study of subordination and empowerment processes among clerical workers in offices. Four categories associated with either boredom or busyness were identified, particularly, bored, busy, not-busy and not-bored. Various combinations of these four categories resulted in conclusions that the process of subordination occurs when clerical workers are engaged in bored/busy work. The process of empowerment occurs when workers participate in not-bored/not-busy work.

Research, Boredom, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge, Office workers

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Beyond home-host dichotomies: a comparative examination of gender relations in a transnational Mexican community

Article Abstract:

A study to examine women's perceptions of gender empowerment, adherence, and practice of gender ideals vary across generations and borders from a Mexican community, is conducted. Results show that even though Mexican women uphold ideas of male dominance, gaps exist between gender practices.

United States, Report

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"It is the Only Way I can Survive": Gender Paradox among the recent Mexicana immigrants to Iowa

Article Abstract:

The gender paradox of the immigrant Mexicanas about the life in Iowa, maintenance of the traditional gender ideology and lifestyle is investigated. The paradoxical relationship between behavior and ideology and its implications on the traditional gender behavior are also discussed.

Iowa

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