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An assault on identity : the male view of being made redundant
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posted on 2006-01-01, 00:00 authored by Melissa ParrisMelissa Parris, M VickersParticipation and success in paid work is a key element of identity for many men. The increased prevalence of downsizing, and the discarding of individuals from organisations, therefore has particular pertinence when considering men’s workplace experiences. This paper discusses findings from an exploratory study investigating the experiences of Australian executives who had been made redundant. Three themes related to male identity are presented: the impact on respondents’ positions as breadwinners for their families; a concern for being seen to be capable and in control; and perceptions of loss of status upon returning to work. These executives expressed feelings of anger, sadness, fear and embarrassment as a result of the assault to their identity. There is a need for continued focus on these experiences and their implications for both men and women, particularly as individuals report undergoing multiple redundancies.
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Association on Employment Practices and Principles. Conference (14th: 2006: New York, N.Y.)Pagination
109 - 114Publisher
Manhattan CollegeLocation
New York, N.Y.Place of publication
New York, N.Y.Start date
2006-10-05End date
2006-10-07ISBN-13
9781878583642ISBN-10
1878583646Language
engNotes
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E1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2006, Association on Employment Practices and PrinciplesEditor/Contributor(s)
M Parris, M VickersTitle of proceedings
AEPP 2006: Balancing organizational competitiveness, ethics, social responsibility and employee rights in the global economy: Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Conference 2006Usage metrics
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