a comparative life course perspective
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Nilsen, Ann
- Creator
- Brannen, Julia
- Creator
- Lewis, Suzan
- Contributor
- Cernigoj, Nevenka Sadar
- Publish Year
- 2012
- Shelfmark
- WER 35 2012 - B
- Thesaurus
- ouderschap, moederschap, vaderschap, gezinnen, betaalde arbeid, zorgarbeid, Europa, Nederland, bundel
- Description
- This book analyzes and compares the lives of mothers and fathers in seven European countries. Focusing on how working people negotiate the transition into parenthood—and the work-life balances it requires—the contributors provide an understanding of working parents’ real lives within a diverse set of national, workplace, and family contexts. With insights into how institutional policy and practices affect individuals and families, it highlights pertinent and sometimes challenging issues regarding the sustainability of contemporary lifestyles as people try to create a healthy, supportive home.