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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007A0I9DS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; 1st edition (June 2, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2235 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 327 pages

In the book “The Managed Hand: Race, Gender, and the Body in Beauty Service Work,” author Miliann Kang examines the intersection of race, gender, and labor within the beauty service industry. Kang delves into the ways in which beauty service workers, particularly women of color, navigate and negotiate their identities within a system that commodifies their bodies.

Through in-depth interviews and observations, Kang sheds light on the complexities of beauty service work, highlighting how beauty standards, racial hierarchies, and gendered expectations shape the experiences of workers in this industry. She explores how beauty service workers are often required to conform to certain standards of beauty, while also facing discrimination and exploitation based on their race and gender.

Kang’s book challenges readers to think critically about the ways in which beauty service work is intertwined with issues of race, gender, and power. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of labor within the beauty industry and the ways in which marginalized workers navigate these challenges.

Overall, “The Managed Hand” offers a thought-provoking analysis of the beauty service industry and the ways in which race, gender, and the body intersect within this field of work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in issues of labor, identity, and power dynamics within the beauty industry.
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