Abstract
Intersectionality emphasizes numerous points of difference through which those who occupy multiple disadvantaged statuses are penalized. Applying this consideration to the workplace, we explore ways in which status-based and structural aspects of work undermine women and people with physical disabilities and diminish psychological well-being. We conceptually integrate research on the workplace disadvantages experienced by women and people with disabilities. Drawing on a longitudinal analysis of community survey data that includes a diverse sample of people with and without physical disabilities, we explore the claim that women with disabilities are burdened by greater disadvantage in work settings compared to men with disabilities and women and men without disabilities. We find evidence that in comparison with these groups, women with disabilities on average are more psychologically affected by inequitable workplace conditions, partly because they earn less, are exposed to more workplace stress, and are less likely to experience autonomous working conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 94-122 |
Number of pages | 29 |
Journal | Gender and Society |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 by The Author(s).
Keywords
- employment
- gender
- mental health
- physical disability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science