Class theory and precarious work

Work, Inequalities and Lifecourse research group

This talk by Charles Umney will see to re-state and reformulate core Marxian theory around class, as an important alternative to the way the concept is typically treated both in public discourse and much current sociological research.  In particular, it will focus on the idea of 'precarious work' - which has attracted huge interest but often remains ill-defined - and consider how it relates to class theory.  It will use the concept of class discipline to explore, and try to resolve, these tensions.
Charles Umney is an Associate Professor of Work and Employment Relations at the University of Leeds.  He has recently published the influential 'Class Matters', which looks at inequality and exploitation in 21st century Britain.  His main areas of research focus are on artistic labour markets, marketisation in France, and international trade unionism.
This is a joint seminar with Solent's Culture, Media and Place research group.

Solent University TS312

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