Prue Hyman

Prue Hyman
Born (1943-03-23) 23 March 1943
Harrow, Middlesex, England
Residence New Zealand
Scientific career
Fields feminism, economics, special education
Institutions Victoria 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.
  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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