Review:
The Second Shift: Working Families And The Revolution At Home By Arlie Hochschild
overall review score: 4.5
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The Second Shift: Working Families and the Revolution at Home is a book by Arlie Hochschild that explores the division of household labor between men and women, particularly in dual-career families.
Key Features
- Examination of gender roles in relationship to housework and child-rearing
- Discussion of societal expectations and norms around family responsibilities
- Insight into the challenges faced by working parents
- Analysis of strategies for achieving more equitable division of labor
Pros
- Provides valuable insights into the dynamics of modern families
- Promotes awareness of gender inequalities in domestic labor
- Offers practical advice for balancing work and family responsibilities
Cons
- May not offer solutions for all types of family structures
- Focuses primarily on heterosexual couples with children