Self‐employed craft production is embedded work

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how self‐employed craft producers are embedded in social relationships.

Design/methodology/approach

To explore this question, narrative analysis and case study methodology is employed.

Findings

It is found that despite doing work that speaks to local values, self‐employed craft producers in Newfoundland narrate tensions that exist between themselves and locals.

Originality/value

This paper takes on the notion of a “global village” where the local is no longer seen as important to work and labour. It contributes to the understanding of work as embedded within a place.

Citation

Lynda Harling Stalker, L. (2009), "Self‐employed craft production is embedded work", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 415-425. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506200910999156