Hard Labour: The Sociology Of Parenthood: The Sociology of Parenthood, Family Life and CareerThis innovative book examines changes in family practices and paid work in the 21st century. Focusing on highly qualified mothers who combine childcare with employment, it makes a valuable contribution to current debates. It also takes into account the views of fathers, making it a rounded study of family practice in the new millennium. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
PART 1 The Sociology of Parenting and Paid Work | 13 |
PART 2 Doing it All and having some of it | 95 |
Chapter 06 Baby you changed my life | 101 |
Chapter 07 A labour of love and a sound investment | 130 |
Chapter 08 Everything I do I do for you | 149 |
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