Jump to content

Prue Hyman

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by KolbertBot (talk | contribs) at 17:13, 2 November 2017 (Bot: HTTP→HTTPS (v475)). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Prue Hyman
Born (1943-03-23) 23 March 1943 (age 81)
Harrow, Middlesex, England
Scientific career
Fieldsfeminism, economics, special education
InstitutionsVictoria University of Wellington

Prudence (Prue) Janet Hyman (born 23 March 1943) is a New Zealand feminist economist. She was Associate Professor of Economics and Gender and Women’s Studies at Victoria University of Wellington[1] until controversial[2] restructuring between 2008 and 2010 abolished Gender and Women’s Studies.[3][4]

Hyman studies the personal aspects of economics rather than the typical corporate or governmental aspects and is frequently called on by the popular press on issues such as living wages[5][6][7][8] and pay equity[9][10] on which she has published widely and makes the case for the disadvantaged: [o]rthodox economics wildly exaggerates the productivity justifications for such wide differences [between the wealthy and the poor]. Top people essentially pay themselves and each other what they can get away with while squeezing those at the bottom.[11] She was a founding member of, and remains a significant contributor to, the Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand conferences at Victoria.[12]

Hyman's 2000 report into the culture of the New Zealand Police, commissioned by the police themselves, has been cited as a major driver for change within the force.[13][14][15]

Hyman is an out lesbian[16] and dog-owner.[17] Hyman played cricket for Middlesex Women Second XI 1961-1965 as well as Wellington Women.[18]

Selected works

  • Women and Economics: A New Zealand Feminist Perspective 2014 ISBN 9780908912612
  • Women in CIB: Opportunities for and barriers to the recruitment, progress and retention of women in the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) New Zealand Police 2000
  • The impact of feminist analysis on economics : why so little? : how can it be increased? 1993
  • Review of the New Zealand Council for Recreation and Sport State Services Commission 1983
  • Economic aspects of special education in New Zealand 1978

References

  1. ^ "Prue Hyman". Archived from the original on 22 June 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Students vow to keep gender on agenda". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  3. ^ http://salient.org.nz/features/the-fight-for-gender-womens-studies
  4. ^ "Axing gender studies 'setback to rights'". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Mayor supports living wage for Wellington". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Campaign launched for 'living wage'". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Families paying the price". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Hyman on the Living Wage". Inequality: A New Zealand Conversation. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Test case for gender pay equity". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  10. ^ "More job losses expected". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Letter: A living wage benefits us all". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  12. ^ "Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  13. ^ "Editorial: Female top cops needed". Stuff. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  14. ^ "Police emergency as officers accused of porn culture". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  15. ^ "Is part-time work a mum's right?". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  16. ^ "Prue Hyman and Pat Rosier - Older Lesbians » PrideNZ.com". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  17. ^ "[nine] — Wisdom and gold". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  18. ^ http://archive.cricketwellington.co.nz/Players/296/296673/296673.html


Flag of New ZealandScientist icon Stub icon

This biographical article about a New Zealand academic is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Prue_Hyman&oldid=808401777"