Changing Patterns of European Family Life - A Comparative Analysis of 14 Countries

Originally published in 1989, this cross-national study investigates the role and pattern of family life in fourteen countries in contemporary Europe. Providing a wealth of information on European families, it is a key source for anyone wishing to understand the changes in the family at that time.

Sommario

Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Theoretical Background 1. Comparative Research and Its Problems Jens Qvortrup 2. Theories and Ideologies of Family Functions, Gender Relations and Human Reproduction Edmund Dahlström 3. Ideologies About Family Forms: Towards Diversity Rhona Rapoport 4. Towards a New Paradigm: Family in the Welfare State Crisis Giovanni B. Sgritta Part II: Paid and Unpaid Work 5. Women Between the Family and Employment Riitta Jallinoja 6. Gender Segregation in Paid and Unpaid Work Elina Haavio-Mannila 7. Psycho-social Dimensions of Paid Work and Family Life Nevenka Černigoj-Sadar 8. Tensions Between Paid Working Hours and Family Life Rosemarie Nave-Herz 9. The Impact of Marriage and Children on the Division of Gender Roles Andrée Michel Part III: Reproduction and Caring 10. Historical Changes in the Family’s Reproductive Patterns Angelo Saporiti 11. Caring Kari Waerness 12. The Male Gender Role and Responsibility for Childcare Hildur Ve Part IV: Conclusions 13. European Family Life Patterns – A Reappraisal Katja Boh 14. Methodological and Organisational Considerations Maren Bak. Appendices.

Info autore

Katja Boh, Maren Bak, Cristine Clason, Maja Pankratova, Jens Qvortrup, Giovanni B. Sgritta and Kari Waerness

Riassunto

Originally published in 1989, this cross-national study investigates the role and pattern of family life in fourteen countries in contemporary Europe. Providing a wealth of information on European families, it is a key source for anyone wishing to understand the changes in the family at that time.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Katja Bak Boh
• Con la collaborazione di: Maren Bak (Editore), Bak Maren (Editore), Katja Boh (Editore), Boh Katja (Editore), Cristine Clason (Editore), Maja Pankratova (Editore), Jens Qvortrup (Editore), Qvortrup Jens (Editore), Giovanni B. Sgritta (Editore), Kari Waerness (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 09.08.2023
• EAN: 9781032536309
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253630-9
• Pagine: 324
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Family
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: family & relationships, Social issues & processes, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: family and relationships