While the U.S. economy rebounds, persistent low wages are costing taxpayers approximately $153 billion every year in public support to working families, including $25 billion at the state level, according to a new report ...
Economics & Business
Apr 13, 2015
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In the months before the pandemic, I was involved in an extensive piece of research into the sex work industry in the UK. Focusing on the main online market for sex work in the UK, AdultWork, we analyzed the profiles of more ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2021
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This weekend, you might hit "place order" for a meal delivery. Or jump in a ride share to meet friends. In both cases, you'll be engaging a gig worker.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2022
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As university and college semesters unfold, a small but increasing percentage of students will likely also be taking on a largely under-reported and overlooked form of part-time employment: sex work.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2021
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Getting out of prison is often assumed to be cause for celebration and a new beginning. However, many women exiting prison face profound disadvantage, isolation, poor mental and physical health and struggle finding housing.
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2022
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Employers who want to see creative thinking in their workforce should value supportive friendships between colleagues as the key to unlocking more resourcefulness and innovation.
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2022
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What happens when people visit beauty and hair salons? Are trips to the salon simply about shaping how one looks on the outside, or can these spaces involve something deeper?
Social Sciences
Jan 28, 2020
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La Trobe University research reveals an inexpensive "peer support" model used extensively by frontline health workers may be the solution to teacher burnout, which has left schools across the country unable to operate effectively.
Education
Jun 20, 2022
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As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers' flooding looms, a report has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2024
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In her address to the National Press Club of Australia today, actress, writer and advocate Georgie Stone OAM is sharing her experience as a young trans person growing up in Australia.
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2023
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