Gabriella Alberti
Biographic Data
| ID | 3742059 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gabriella Alberti |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gabriella |
| FAMILY NAME | Alberti |
| SIGNATURE | ALBERTI G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Leeds |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 247 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
What is human augmentation and why does it matter for the sociology of work? A conceptualization of worker-centred augmentation
‘Human augmentation’ commonly refers to ‘smart’ technologies that integrate with the human body, like exoskeletons, wearables, or modifications like retinal implants, increasing its cognitive or physical capacity. Many definitions of it are problematically broad or questionable. Nevertheless, the idea has gained traction in journalistic and policy debates. Evangelists for augmentation may posit a near-superhuman synthesis between humans and machi…
Unpacking the Category of Migrant Workers in Trade Union Research
This article reflects on the theoretical and empirical challenges that arise when researching trade union strategies towards migrant workers. By bringing together the debates on migration and intersectionality in Employment Relations, the authors highlight the problems of conflating different experiences of migrants under a homogenous view of the 'migrant worker' and rather suggest to (1) take account of 'migrant intersectionalities' - including …
In, Against and Beyond Precarity
In this Foreword to the special issue 'In, Against and Beyond Precarity' the guest editors take stock of the existing literature on precarity, highlighting the strengths and limitations of using this concept as an analytical tool for examining the world of work. Concluding that the overstretched nature of concept has diluted its political effectiveness, the editors suggest instead a focus on precarization as a process, drawing from perspectives t…
Mobility strategies, 'mobility differentials' and 'transnational exit
This article explores the patterns of occupational and geographical mobility of migrant hospitality workers, drawing on participatory research in London. It focuses on the ways in which migrants strategize around temporary employment and move across different jobs and locations trying to improve their precarious lives. Combining labour process theory and the perspective of the autonomy of migration the author reviews the concept of 'mobility powe…
Organising migrants as workers or as migrant workers? Intersectionality, trade unions and precarious work
This paper considers precarious work from the point of view of trade union practice in the area of equality and diversity, exploring the way in which unions organise and recruit low-paid, vulnerable migrant workers. A theoretical approach is developed in order to understand the particular vulnerability and diversity of migrant workers in the labour market. Insights from the literature on intersectionality are applied to the study of employment, i…
Across the Borders of Lesvos
In, Against and Beyond Precarity
In this Foreword to the special issue 'In, Against and Beyond Precarity' the guest editors take stock of the existing literature on precarity, highlighting the strengths and limitations of using this concept as an analytical tool for examining the world of work. Concluding that the overstretched nature of concept has diluted its political effectiveness, the editors suggest instead a focus on precarization as a process, drawing from perspectives t…
Mobility strategies, 'mobility differentials' and 'transnational exit
This article explores the patterns of occupational and geographical mobility of migrant hospitality workers, drawing on participatory research in London. It focuses on the ways in which migrants strategize around temporary employment and move across different jobs and locations trying to improve their precarious lives. Combining labour process theory and the perspective of the autonomy of migration the author reviews the concept of 'mobility powe…
Unpacking the Category of Migrant Workers in Trade Union Research
This article reflects on the theoretical and empirical challenges that arise when researching trade union strategies towards migrant workers. By bringing together the debates on migration and intersectionality in Employment Relations, the authors highlight the problems of conflating different experiences of migrants under a homogenous view of the 'migrant worker' and rather suggest to (1) take account of 'migrant intersectionalities' - including …
Across the Borders of Lesvos
Across the Borders of Lesvos
Organising migrants as workers or as migrant workers? Intersectionality, trade unions and precarious work
This paper considers precarious work from the point of view of trade union practice in the area of equality and diversity, exploring the way in which unions organise and recruit low-paid, vulnerable migrant workers. A theoretical approach is developed in order to understand the particular vulnerability and diversity of migrant workers in the labour market. Insights from the literature on intersectionality are applied to the study of employment, i…
Mobility strategies, 'mobility differentials' and 'transnational exit
This article explores the patterns of occupational and geographical mobility of migrant hospitality workers, drawing on participatory research in London. It focuses on the ways in which migrants strategize around temporary employment and move across different jobs and locations trying to improve their precarious lives. Combining labour process theory and the perspective of the autonomy of migration the author reviews the concept of 'mobility powe…
In, Against and Beyond Precarity
In this Foreword to the special issue 'In, Against and Beyond Precarity' the guest editors take stock of the existing literature on precarity, highlighting the strengths and limitations of using this concept as an analytical tool for examining the world of work. Concluding that the overstretched nature of concept has diluted its political effectiveness, the editors suggest instead a focus on precarization as a process, drawing from perspectives t…
Unpacking the Category of Migrant Workers in Trade Union Research
This article reflects on the theoretical and empirical challenges that arise when researching trade union strategies towards migrant workers. By bringing together the debates on migration and intersectionality in Employment Relations, the authors highlight the problems of conflating different experiences of migrants under a homogenous view of the 'migrant worker' and rather suggest to (1) take account of 'migrant intersectionalities' - including …
What is human augmentation and why does it matter for the sociology of work? A conceptualization of worker-centred augmentation
‘Human augmentation’ commonly refers to ‘smart’ technologies that integrate with the human body, like exoskeletons, wearables, or modifications like retinal implants, increasing its cognitive or physical capacity. Many definitions of it are problematically broad or questionable. Nevertheless, the idea has gained traction in journalistic and policy debates. Evangelists for augmentation may posit a near-superhuman synthesis between humans and machi…
Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Digital Economy and Work Transformation (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Labor Movements and Unions (3 works) · Labour economics (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works)