Date of Award

1-1-2012

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Sociology

Content Description

1 online resource (xi, 174 pages) : illustrations.

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Gwen Moore

Committee Members

Christine E. Bose, Karyn Loscocco, James Zetka

Keywords

Feminism, gender, identity, nontraditional labor, sociology, work, Women blue collar workers, Landscaping industry, Sexism, Gender identity, Sex discrimination in employment

Subject Categories

Sociology | Women's Studies

Abstract

This research project aims to provide an in-depth analysis of women in the landscaping field. It is important to expand on the literature on nontraditional blue-collar occupations, as more women are moving into these jobs in this 21st century. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2001), the landscape and horticultural services industry is ranked 11th in the top twenty fastest growing service industries, almost two times the average for job growth. This occupation represents a significant, viable and fruitful arena for sociological investigation, as well a fantastic occupational option for women.

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