Gender and the Politics of Time: Feminist Theory and Contemporary Debates (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781861347497)

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.

Author: Valerie Bryson
ISBN-10: 1861347499
ISBN-13: 9781861347497
Publisher: Policy Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2007
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 182