Family Patterns, Gender Relations - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195415876 ISBN 13: 9780195415872

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada, 2001

Synopsis

A second edition of a successful text, a collection of articles written from a critical, feminist perspective which develops a systematic understanding of family. New topics include: new patterns in family demographics; a re-examination of the stereotypical nuclear family; current changes in the paid labour force; an up-to-date look at childbirth practices; the gendered division of labour; divorce; immigration; one-parent families; and gay and lesbian families.

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Synopsis

This is a collection of articles written from a critical, feminist perspective which develops a systematic understanding of family. Topics include: new patterns in family demographics; a re-examination of the stereotypical nuclear family; current changes in the paid labour force; an up-to-date look at childbirth practices; the gendered division of labour; divorce; immigration; one-parent families; and gay and lesbian families.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195415876
• ISBN 13: 9780195415872
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 568
• Editor: Fox Bonnie J.