190 Pages
by
Routledge
190 Pages
by
Routledge
190 Pages
by
Routledge
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Gendered processes of globalisation, transnationalisation and urbanisation are increasing local and global inequalities and widening the gap between the rich and the poor. The global finance industry plays a key role in these processes, directing its operations from local command points in global cities such as London. Drawing on empirical data collected after the 2008 financial crisis – in depth... Read more
Acknowledgements
Introduction: global finance and the inequality of hegemony
1 Life in the City: space, place and inequality
2 Inside the boys’ club of global finance
3 Gender, space and family
4 Exclusive communities
5 A community in crisis
6 Conclusion: the City in reflection
References
Index
Biography
Dr Helen Longlands is a lecturer in Education and International Development at UCL Institute of Education, University College London. Her research interests are interdisciplinary and centre on issues relating to gender, inequalities and social justice, particularly men, masculinities and transnational relationships and structures of power.
