Neoliberal Workplaces
 
American Studies Association Annual Conference
“Violence and Belonging”
October 16-19, 2003
Hartford, Connecticut
 
This panel seeks papers that explore the violence of work within the last two
decades. In his introduction to Working (1972) Studs Terkel begins: “This
book, being about work, is, by its very nature about violence – to the spirit
as well as to the body.” Since the publication of Working, many changes
have occurred in the workforce that have arguably intensified the violence of
work. The Reagan and Thatcher administrations implemented neoliberal economic
changes – increasing “free trade,” privatization, and deregulation - that have
resulted in a loss of power for labor. Neoliberalism continues to dominate
economic policy, and on the job it usually translates into overwork and a lack
of job security. Possible paper topics include: downsizing, contingent labor,
NAFTA, sweatshops, modern-day slavery, workfare, “going postal,” as well as
popular representations of work such as Office Space, Office Killer, The
Nanny Diaries, Nickel & Dimed, and Fast Food Nation. Submissions from all
fields are welcome. If interested in acting as chair/commentator, please also
respond. Email 300-500 abstract and one-page CV by Jan 17th to Jessica
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