The Second Shift. Book Summary

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Arlie Hochschild

What’s inside

The Second Shift explores the challenges of balancing work and family life, focusing on the division of domestic labor and its impact on relationships.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the dynamics of household labor
  • Learning strategies for balancing work and family life
  • Gaining insights into gender roles and societal expectations
  • Improving family well-being through equitable labor division

Key Points

  • The double burden of working parents
  • Gender roles in domestic labor
  • Emotional work in family dynamics
  • Strategies for equitable sharing of household responsibilities
  • The impact of societal norms on family roles
  • Case studies of household labor negotiation
  • Effects on marital satisfaction and family well-being

Who’s it For

  • Working parents
  • Sociologists
  • Gender studies students
  • Feminists
  • Human resources professionals

About the author

Arlie Russell Hochschild is a renowned sociologist known for her work on emotional labor and gender roles within family and work life.