The ageing of Western societies has provoked extensive sociological debate, surrounding both the role of the state and whether it can afford the cost of an ageing population, and the role of the family, especially women, in supporting older people.
In this important book, the authors examine how changes, such as cuts in welfare provision, migration, urbanization and individualisation influence intergenerational relations. The collection addresses theoretical and policy issues connecting age and generation with the family and social policy, and focuses both on cross-cultural...
The ageing of Western societies has provoked extensive sociological debate, surrounding both the role of the state and whether it can afford the co...
Women and Working Lives explores the interconnections between women's domestic lives and their paid employment, and shows how male definitions of work need to be reformulated. Women's continued disadvantage in the labour market is examined through contemporary, cross-national and historical research studies. Cross-national comparisons show how French mothers are advantaged by state and employer policies compared to British mothers. Contributors question the adequacy of male definitions of work for women, showing that women use a range of strategies, intimately connected with their domestic...
Women and Working Lives explores the interconnections between women's domestic lives and their paid employment, and shows how male definitions of work...
Grandparenting in the 21st century is at the heart of profound family and societal changes. This book features leading contributors who analyse how grandparenting differs according to the nature of the welfare state and the cultural context, how family breakdown influences grandparenting, and explore men's changing roles as grandfathers.
Grandparenting in the 21st century is at the heart of profound family and societal changes. This book features leading contributors who analyse how gr...
