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Deviant typicality: gender equality issues in a trade union that should be different from others

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A union possesses characteristics research indicates makes gender equality activity likely, yet it acts like most unions in its limited, variable engagement with women's interests. Studies of the union 1997–2010 enable consideration of Dickens's three-pronged approach to equality action and develop Heery's conclusions on influences on union behaviour.

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  • Deborah Dean, 2015. "Deviant typicality: gender equality issues in a trade union that should be different from others," Industrial Relations Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 46(1), pages 37-53, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:indrel:v:46:y:2015:i:1:p:37-53
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