This accessible and exciting new text looks at the implications of aesthetic labour for work and employment by contextualizing debates and offering a critical approach. The origins of aesthetic labour are explored, as well as the relevant theories from business and management, and sociology. Coverage includes key topics such as: corporate strategy; recruitment and selection practices; and discrimination.Key features include:
- a range of case studies from across different types of organizations and popular culture
- the exploration of topics such as branding, ′lookism′, ′dressing for success′ and cosmetic surgery
- suggestions for further reading.
- ISBN10 1529701996
- ISBN13 9781529701999
- Publish Date 6 July 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 216
- Language English