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Thinking through digital mediations and spatialities of platform based work: A roundtable reflection

  • Natasha A. Webster (Editor)
  • , Qian Zhang (Editor)
  • , Olivia Butler
  • , Mathilde Dissing Christensen
  • , Katrine Duus
  • , Konstantinos Floros
  • , Kalle Kusk
  • , Maartje Roelofsen
    • Stockholm University
    • Örebro University
    • Aarhus University
    • Uppsala University
    • Cardiff University
    • Open University of Catalonia

    Research output: Conference Article in Proceeding or Book/Report chapterArticle in proceedingsResearch

    Abstract

    This paper is a unique roundtable discussion between geographers to explore, contextualize and problematize the role of geography in the gig economy. It brings together eight researchers from across Europe all working with qualitative methods and studying the gig economy. Based on reflections and commentaries regarding the spatialities and temporalities in and of the gig economy, we offer an innovative approach to exploring complicated factors in an emerging and rapidly growing field. We highlight the multiple layers of geography in physical and digital spaces and the, sometimes blurry, interactions between these. We also show how temporalities shape the geographies of the gig economy. This paper contributes to developing, deepening and advancing theoretical challenges in understanding the gig economy. It also brings these challenges into an accessible, yet thorough publication that can be used in teaching about the gig economy and digital geography. We provide a pedagogical tool to support university teachers in using this document in their courses.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThinking through digital mediations and spatialities of platform based work : A roundtable reflection
    EditorsBo Malmberg
    Volume2023
    Place of PublicationStockholm
    PublisherStockholm University
    Publication date20 Nov 2023
    Edition1
    ISBN (Print)0347-9552
    ISBN (Electronic)978-91-89107-33-5
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2023
    EventNordic Geographer’s Meeting - University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
    Duration: 19 Jun 202222 Jun 2022

    Other

    OtherNordic Geographer’s Meeting
    LocationUniversity of Eastern Finland
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityJoensuu
    Period19/06/202222/06/2022
    SeriesKulturgeografiskt Seminarium
    Number1
    Volume2023
    ISSN0347-9552

    Keywords

    • gig-economy
    • geography
    • platform economy
    • platform labor
    • digital mediation
    • inequality

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