ESRC Young Women's Working Lives
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ywworking.bsky.social
ESRC Young Women's Working Lives
@ywworking.bsky.social
ESRC-funded study exploring young women's earliest experiences of work.

Project website: http://ywworking.co.uk
‘Tell me why my hourly wage was less than one of their croissants. I’m sorry; that is actually insane’ - Ariana, research participant
May 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We note that as well as the stark class and regional differences in who undertakes internships, the research also reveals that gender is salient, with men more likely to undertake these than women
February 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are looking forward to this week's 'Fairness at Work' conference at @WorkEqualities in Manchester

If you're attending, you can catch our presentation tomorrow (Tuesday 10.45-12.15 | 1st Parallel Session) in a session on young workers
January 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We are looking to interview women aged 23-29 working in England in a range of professions:
- Teachers
- Nannies
- Tutors
- Fashion Retail Workers
- Nail Techs
- Hairdressers
- Beauty Therapists
- Fashion Photographers
- Care Workers
- Healthcare Receptionists
- Pharmacy/Optician Assistants
- Nurses
January 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM