Prue Hyman

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]

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

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.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  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


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