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Effects of Fetal-Protection Policies on Women Workers

Effects of Fetal-Protection Policies on Women Workers Exclusionary work policies, known as fetal-protection policies, have arationale and focus on women that is similar to those of the outlawedprotective labor laws. These policies are prominent in male-dominatedindustries, such as chemical refineries, paint-manufacturing plants,and the auto industry. This article explores the relationship betweenthese policies and the outlawed labor laws, examines the effects of thesepolicies on the economic well-being of women, and suggests howoccupational social workers and policymakers can broaden their focusto make the workplace safer for all workers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work SAGE

Effects of Fetal-Protection Policies on Women Workers

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SAGE
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Copyright © by SAGE Publications
ISSN
0886-1099
eISSN
1552-3020
DOI
10.1177/088610999000500304
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Abstract

Exclusionary work policies, known as fetal-protection policies, have arationale and focus on women that is similar to those of the outlawedprotective labor laws. These policies are prominent in male-dominatedindustries, such as chemical refineries, paint-manufacturing plants,and the auto industry. This article explores the relationship betweenthese policies and the outlawed labor laws, examines the effects of thesepolicies on the economic well-being of women, and suggests howoccupational social workers and policymakers can broaden their focusto make the workplace safer for all workers.

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Affilia: Journal of Women and Social WorkSAGE

Published: Oct 1, 1990

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