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OverviewOriginally published in 1997 Working for Women? examines the ways in which women's patterns of paid and unpaid work have been mediated by the policies of governments throughout the 20th century. It looks at the state in defining what is women's work and men's work, and at equal pay and opportunities policies. This book will appeal to academics of sociology, gender and women’s studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Celia BriarPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.607kg ISBN: 9780367857899ISBN 10: 0367857898 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 18 February 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface, 1. Introduction, 2. Women’s ‘Right to Work’ and the State, 1905-1914, 3. Women as ‘Substitute for Men’ in Recruitment Policy, 1914-1918, 4. Women and Unemployment Policy Between the Wars, 5. Women, Recruitment and Demobilization Policy During the Second World War, 6. Women’s ‘Dual Role’ and the Postwar Boom, 1945-1970, 7. Equal Employment Opportunities, or Women as a Flexible Reserve Labour Force?, 8. Twentieth-Century Work, and Welfare Policies: Have They Worked for Women?, 9. Can State Policies Work for Women? A Theoretical Discussion, 10. What Could Work for Women? Policies and Strategies, References, IndexReviewsAuthor InformationCelia Briar Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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