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Work histories in television

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the employment patterns in the television industry since 1980 are examined, focusing on the consequences of a transformation of the work force from long-term workers to a staff marked by free-lance workers and short-term contracts. Topics include career patterns for workers of different ages, and the tension between career development and competitive forces.

Statistical Data Included, Television broadcasting industry, Employment, Career development

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Women's experiences of on-line e-zine publication

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Issues concerning the relationship between women and e-zines are examined, focusing on the topics discussed in e-zines that are important to women and not usually discussed in mainstream media. Topics include construction of identity, community building, and the existence of e-zines as a political space.

Electronic periodicals

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If women actors were working...

Article Abstract:

The activity of women actors at work situated in the politics of cultural production is explored. The cultural and media studies and studies of work and organization have silenced the work of women actors.

Management dynamics, Public affairs, Practice, Actors, Actresses, Women in the motion picture industry, Women in the movie industry

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