Hard work, hard choices! a survey of women in Saint Lucia's export-oriented electronic factories
By: Kelly, Deirdre M
Publisher: Institute of Social & Economic Research ; Bridgetown ; 1987Description: 127 pSubject(s): SAINT LUCIA | WOMEN | ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY | INDUSTRIAL | PLANTS | EXPORT-ORIENTED INDUSTRIESSummary: Gives a brief history of export oriented industrialization in Saint Lucia. The study includes data, namely personal, on women employed in electronics manufacturing industry. Comments by the women on problems related to health, safety and rates of pay are included. Women indicate that they are able to successfully combine the roles of mother, housewife and employee. The study concludes by examining with the dilemma posed by the foreign investment dependent economy on a national and individual level and recommends against this as a strategy for development.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Caribbean Collection | 00108-XI (Browse shelf) | Available | 0159 |
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Gives a brief history of export oriented industrialization in Saint Lucia. The study includes data, namely personal, on women employed in electronics manufacturing industry. Comments by the women on problems related to health, safety and rates of pay are included. Women indicate that they are able to successfully combine the roles of mother, housewife and employee. The study concludes by examining with the dilemma posed by the foreign investment dependent economy on a national and individual level and recommends against this as a strategy for development.
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