In this book, Hakim presents a new, multi-disciplinary theory for explaining and predicting current and future patterns of women's choice between employment and family work. Preference theory is the first theory developed specifically to explain women's behaviour and choices. As such, it constitutes a major break from male-centred theorizing to date in sociology and economics.Preference theory is grounded on the substantial body of new research on women's work and fertility that has flourished within feminist scholarship. It identifies five major historical changes that collectively are producing a qualitatively new scenario for women in prosperous societies in the 21st century.Throughout the analysis, the USA and Britain illustrate what the new scenario means for women, how it alters their preferences and work-lifestyles choices. Hakim also reviews research evidence on contemporary developments across Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the far East to develop a new theory that is genuine international in perspective.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780199242092
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95478264
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Social Work, Children & Family
Author
Catherine Hakim
Publication Name
Work-Lifestyle Choices in the 21st Century: Preference Theory
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Sociology, Zoology
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
356 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
241mm
Item Width
161mm
Item Weight
651g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Catherine Hakim
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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