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Geographies of Isolation: How Workers (Don’t) Access Support for Problems at Work
Author(s) -
Holgate Jane,
Pollert Anna,
Keles Janroj,
Kumarappan Leena
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
antipode
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.177
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1467-8330
pISSN - 0066-4812
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8330.2011.00845.x
Subject(s) - ethnic group , work (physics) , isolation (microbiology) , face (sociological concept) , sociology , public relations , social work , social isolation , business , political science , psychology , engineering , social science , law , anthropology , mechanical engineering , microbiology and biotechnology , psychotherapist , biology
Abstract: This paper is concerned with the social and spatial processes adopted by workers who face problems at work. Using interview data with minority ethnic workers in three local communities in London, the paper explores the mechanism people use to seek help and advice and what resources are available from local community organisations. Key findings suggest that many workers, both unionised and non‐unionised find themselves isolated and unable to access the support they need.