Consumerism and the Movement of Housewives Into Wage Work - The Interaction of Patriarchy, Class Capitalism in Twentieth Century

Summary

First published in 1998, this volume explores the connections between the rises in consumerism and the number of married women in paid work, demonstrating how the gendered expectations of consumerism became motivating factors for women to join the workforce.

Product details

• Authors: David R. Wells, Wells David R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.08.2018
• EAN: 9781138611542
• ISBN: 978-1-138-61154-2
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Sociology: family & relationships, Social issues & processes, Gender studies, gender groups, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: family and relationships