ABSTRACT
This introduction provides an overview of key concepts covered in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book considers the position of women and work in the modern economy. The concept of 'post-feminism' is not one that the author would choose to posit. It is, however, an idea that has been bandied about as a result of the measurable increase of women's visibility in the public sphere. The argument that opportunities exist for women to grab, and the consequent focus on the individual for failure to progress in whatever field, is attractive to those attempting solidarity or sympathy with 'disadvantaged' groups such as women electors, employees and consumers, whilst simultaneously clinging to power. The expansion of the female labour-force is a global phenomenon. Indeed, many analyses note that the changing global economy is directly responsible for women's increased, and men's declining, proportion of the workforce.
