Facing Precarity in Adult Community and Vocational Education

Amidst the reverberations of neoliberalism academia grapples with a rising precariat facing short-term contracts and heightened flexibility particularly in adult community and vocational education. This escalating issue presents a myriad of challenges creating a need for thoughtful exploration and meaningful solutions. Precarity fueled by globalized politics disproportionately impacts educators creating a complex landscape. Within this context the book Facing Precarity in Adult Community and Vocational Education: Role of Meaningful Work emerges as a critical guide. By delving into the intricacies of precarity shedding light on inadequacies in current theories and exploring the role of unions this volume serves as a comprehensive resource. It not only illuminates the experiences of the precariat but also proposes strategies for cultivating meaningful work and self-care within the tumultuous terrain of modern academia. This thought-provoking volume is crafted for a diverse audience including writers researchers and practitioners actively involved in adult community and vocational education. Additionally it is an essential resource for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the impacts of neoliberalism on employment and precarity the pivotal role of unions in educational settings and the intersection of meaningful work and self-care within the realm of academia. Educators at all levels administrators policymakers and advocates for labor rights will find this book to be a valuable and insightful guide as they navigate the complexities of contemporary education and employment landscapes.