Gender and the politics of time
Feminist theory and contemporary debates
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
Av Valerie Bryson, University of Huddersfield) Bryson, Valerie (Department of Politics
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Women's increased role in the labour market has combined with concerns about the damaging effects of long working hours to push time-related issues up the policy agenda in many Western nations. This wide-ranging and accessible book assesses policy alternatives in the light of feminist theory and factual evidence.The book introduces mainstream ideas on the nature and political significance of time and re-frames them from a feminist perspective to provide a critical overview of policies in Western welfare states. Themes covered include gender differences in time use and the impact of 'time poverty' on women's citizenship; the need to value time spent giving and receiving care; the social meanings of time and whether we can talk about 'women's time' and 'men's time'; and the role of the past in framing policy options today.The book is essential reading for all those interested in gender inequality, time-use or work/rest-of-life balance. It will be an invaluable resource for students and academics throughout the social sciences.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2007-11-21
- Mått156 x 234 x 17 mm
- Vikt409 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor232
- FörlagBristol University Press
- ISBN9781861347503