As long as the "woman's work" that some men do is socially devalued, as long as it is defined as woman's work, as long as it's tacked onto a "regular" work day, men who share it are likely to develop the same jagged mouth and frazzled hair as the coffee-mug mom. The image of the new man is like the image of the supermom: it obscures the strain.
Each marriage bears the footprints of economic and cultural trends which originate far outside marriage. - Arlie Russell Hochschild
Each marriage bears the footprints of economic and cultural trends which originate far outside marriage.
- Arlie Russell Hochschild
For many of us, work is the one place where we feel appreciated. The things that we long to experience at home - pride in our accomplishments, laught… - Arlie Russell Hochschild
For many of us, work is the one place where we feel appreciated. The things that we long to experience at home - pride in our accomplishments, laught…
Formerly, many men dominated women within marriage. Now, despite a much wider acceptance of women as workers, men dominate women anonymously outside … - Arlie Russell Hochschild
Formerly, many men dominated women within marriage. Now, despite a much wider acceptance of women as workers, men dominate women anonymously outside …
And the Republican Party especially associates the market with the idea of progress, goodness, family, and points us toward the mall as an answer to … - Arlie Russell Hochschild
And the Republican Party especially associates the market with the idea of progress, goodness, family, and points us toward the mall as an answer to …
The influx of women into paid work and her increased power raise a woman's aspirations and hopes for equal treatment at home. Her lower wage and stat… - Arlie Russell Hochschild
The influx of women into paid work and her increased power raise a woman's aspirations and hopes for equal treatment at home. Her lower wage and stat…
The "female culture" has shifted more rapidly than the "male culture"; the image of the go-get 'em woman has yet to be fully matched by the image of … - Arlie Russell Hochschild
The "female culture" has shifted more rapidly than the "male culture"; the image of the go-get 'em woman has yet to be fully matched by the image of …
Many women cut back what had to be done at home by redefining what the house, the marriage and, sometimes, what the child needs. One woman described … - Arlie Russell Hochschild
Many women cut back what had to be done at home by redefining what the house, the marriage and, sometimes, what the child needs. One woman described …
In response to our fast-food culture, a 'slow food' movement appeared. Out of hurried parenthood, a move toward slow parenting could be growing. With… - Arlie Russell Hochschild
In response to our fast-food culture, a 'slow food' movement appeared. Out of hurried parenthood, a move toward slow parenting could be growing. With…
Most women work one shift at the office or factory and a 'second shift' at home. - Arlie Russell Hochschild
Most women work one shift at the office or factory and a 'second shift' at home.
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