Gender and the politics of time: Feminist theory and contemporary debates
Gender and the politics of time: Feminist theory and contemporary debates by Valerie Bryson
English | Nov. 21, 2007 | ISBN: 1861347499 | 229 Pages | PDF | 1 MB
English | Nov. 21, 2007 | ISBN: 1861347499 | 229 Pages | PDF | 1 MB
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 politicalsignificance 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 genderinequality, time-use or work/rest-of-life balance. It will be an invaluable resource for students and academics throughout the social sciences.