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Is the relationship between women and men defined as hierarchical differences and dichotomous divisions also in the everyday work situations in the workplaces? How is it possible for female white-collar workers to change their places in the hierarchy and do their jobs discarding the hierarchies and yet making space within these hierarchies?
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Korvajärvi, P. (1997). Working Within and Between Hierarchies. In: Rantalaiho, L., Heiskanen, T. (eds) Gendered Practices in Working Life. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-25285-5_5
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