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.