What is it about?

The paper is about the experiences of women who move house frequently because of their husbands work in the mining industry.

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Why is it important?

Women contribute to the economy and liveability of communities yet are ignored by male dominated industries such as mining. Women are a resource for mining companies who mostly operate in remote locations

Perspectives

If mining companies want to grow and retain their workforce they need to think about families not just employees.

Dr Julaine M Allan

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This page is a summary of: Mining's relocation culture, International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, June 2011, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/01443331111141264.
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