Disability and in-work poverty in an advanced industrial nation:  The lived experience of multiple disadvantage in the UK

James Richards; Katherine Sang

Disability and in-work poverty in an advanced industrial nation: The lived experience of multiple disadvantage in the UK

James Richards, Katherine Sang

School of Social Sciences

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Abstract

In-work poverty (IWP) is an increasing feature of advanced industrial nations, including the UK. IWP disproportionately impacts on marginalised groups, such as the disabled. Current research interest is overly atheoretical, revealing little about the lived experience of disability and IWP. To address such issues, life history interviews were conducted with disabled people in IWP. The findings were analysed using the social model of disability. Government policies, employment experiences and managing household finances impacted greatly on disabled employees lived experience of IWP, suggesting governments and employers needing to do far more to tackle barriers associated with disability and IWP. More longitudinal research is required, especially from countries and contexts reporting lower incidences of IWP.

Original language	English
Pages	1-21
Number of pages	21
Publication status	Published - 6 Dec 2016
Event	30th Annual Australian New Zealand Academy of Management: Under New Management: Innovating for Sustainable and Just Futures - Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Duration: 6 Dec 2016 → 9 Dec 2016 http://anzam2016.com/

Conference

Conference	30th Annual Australian New Zealand Academy of Management
Abbreviated title	ANZAM
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane
Period	6/12/16 → 9/12/16
Internet address	http://anzam2016.com/

Keywords

In-work poverty
Social model of disability
Lived experience
Scotland
Financial crisis

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