A History of Regulating Working Families

A History of Regulating Working Families
Author: Nicole Busby
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1509904611

Families in market economies have long been confronted by the demands of participating in paid work and providing care. Across Europe the social, economic and political environment within which families do so has been subject to substantial change in the post-World War II era and governments have come under increasing pressure to engage with this important area of public policy. In the UK, as elsewhere, the tensions which lie at the heart of the paid work/unpaid care conflict remain unresolved posing substantial difficulties for all of law's subjects both as carers and as the recipients of care. What seems like a relatively simple goal – to enable families to better balance care-giving and paid employment – has been subject to and shaped by shifting priorities over time leading to a variety of often conflicting policy approaches. This book critiques how working families in the UK have been subject to regulation. It has two aims: · To chart the development of the UK's law and policy framework by focusing on the post-war era and the growth and decline of the welfare state, considering a longer historical trajectory where appropriate. · To suggest an alternative policy approach based on Martha Fineman's vulnerability theory in which the vulnerable subject replaces the liberal subject as the focus of legal intervention. This reorientation enables a more inclusive and cohesive policy approach and has great potential to contribute to the reconciliation of the unresolved conflict between paid work and care-giving.

Handbook of Marriage and the Family

Handbook of Marriage and the Family
Author: Marvin B. Sussman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 823
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1475753675

In a thoroughgoing revision of the first edition of this classic text and reference, published by Plenum in 1987, the editors have assembled a distinguished group of contributors to address such topics as past, present, and future perspectives on family diversity; theory and methods of the family; changing family patterns and roles; the family and other institutions; and family dynamics and processes.

The Last Game

The Last Game
Author: Jason Cowley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2009-04-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847377173

On 26 May 1989, the final day of the season, Arsenal travelled to Anfield to face the mighty Liverpool, needing a two-goal victory to claim a championship that seemed for so many reasons to belong to their opponents. What followed was one of the most remarkable football matches at the end of one of the most dramatic and politically charged seasons in English football history; a season that marked the transition between old and new football and which would come to be seen as a threshold for astonishing changes not just in football but in the wider culture. Featuring interviews with the main players in this drama, including many of the legendary figures who took part in that famous final game, The Last Gameis a probing and resonant work of dramatic reportage that reflects on the stark changes the national sport has undergone in twenty tumultuous years. Journeying from the intense and hostile terraces of the 1980s, where male violence and tribalism coupled with decrepit stadiums led to tragedies like Heysel and Hillsborough, to the new commercialism that has engulfed the modern game, where fans have turned customers and, some say, security has come at the cost of identity, The Last Game tells the story of how a nation was changed by one astonishing game.

Getting to 50/50

Getting to 50/50
Author: Sharon Meers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1936740672

Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober are professionals, wives, and mothers. They understand the challenges and rewards of two-career households. They also know that families thrive not in spite of working mothers but because of them. You can have a great career, a great marriage, and be a great mother. The key is tapping into your best resource and most powerful ally—the man you married. After interviewing hundreds of parents and employers, surveying more than a thousand working mothers, and combing through the latest government and social science research, the authors have discovered that kids, husbands, and wives all reap huge benefits when couples commit to share equally as breadwinners and caregivers. Mothers work without guilt, fathers bond with their kids, and children blossom with the attention of two involved parents. The starting point? An attitude shift that puts you on the road to 50/50—plus the positive step-by-step advice in this book. From “baby boot camp” for new dads to exactly what to say when negotiating a leave with the boss, this savvy book offers fresh ideas to today’s families offering encouragement, hope, and confidence to any woman who has ever questioned her choices regarding work and family.

Random Family

Random Family
Author: Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1439124892

Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times Set amid the havoc of the War on Drugs, this New York Times bestseller is an "astonishingly intimate" (New York magazine) chronicle of one family’s triumphs and trials in the South Bronx of the 1990s. “Unmatched in depth and power and grace. A profound, achingly beautiful work of narrative nonfiction…The standard-bearer of embedded reportage.” —Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted In her classic bestseller, journalist Adrian Nicole LeBlanc immerses readers in the world of one family with roots in the Bronx, New York. In 1989, LeBlanc approached Jessica, a young mother whose encounter with the carceral state is about to forever change the direction of her life. This meeting redirected LeBlanc’s reporting, taking her past the perennial stories of crime and violence into the community of women and children who bear the brunt of the insidious violence of poverty. Her book bears witness to the teetering highs and devastating lows in the daily lives of Jessica, her family, and her expanding circle of friends. Set at the height of the War on Drugs, Random Family is a love story—an ode to the families that form us and the families we create for ourselves. Charting the tumultuous struggle of hope against deprivation over three generations, LeBlanc slips behind the statistics and comes back with a riveting, haunting, and distinctly American true story.

AGAINST ALL ODDS

AGAINST ALL ODDS
Author: Joyce Pittman PhD
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2024-06-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Against All Odds I Did It! is a black professor’s honest and inspiring memoir that offers readers a heartfelt and authentic look at my journey through life’s trials and triumphs. It is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and growth, reminding us all that we have the strength to overcome whatever challenges we face. The ideal audience for “Against All Odds, I Did It!” are individuals who appreciate deeply personal narratives that dive into themes of resilience, identity, and personal growth. This book appeals to readers who enjoy stories that are both introspective and inspirational, offering insights into overcoming adversity and finding strength in the face of challenges. Given the wide range of themes explored throughout the book, the audience could include: Readers interested in personal development and self-discovery: This book offers valuable insights into navigating life’s challenges, embracing one’s identity, and finding purpose and meaning. Individuals interested in African American history and experiences: The memoir touches upon themes of racial segregation, activism, and societal shifts, making it relevant to readers interested in understanding the historical and cultural context of the African American experience. Educators and students: The author’s journey as a professor and educator provides valuable lessons and perspectives for those working in or studying education, particularly in the context of diversity and inclusion. Those seeking stories of resilience and triumph over adversity: With its narrative of overcoming obstacles, facing personal turmoil, and finding empowerment, this book resonates with readers who appreciate stories of resilience and triumph.

Handbook of Marriage and the Family

Handbook of Marriage and the Family
Author: Gary W. Peterson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 903
Release: 2012-09-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1461439876

The third edition of Handbook of Marriage and the Family describes, analyzes, synthesizes, and critiques the current research and theory about family relationships, family structural variations, and the role of families in society. This updated Handbook provides the most comprehensive state-of-the art assessment of the existing knowledge of family life, with particular attention to variations due to gender, socioeconomic, race, ethnic, cultural, and life-style diversity. The Handbook also aims to provide the best synthesis of our existing scholarship on families that will be a primary source for scholars and professionals but also serve as the primary graduate text for graduate courses on family relationships and the roles of families in society. In addition, the involvement of chapter authors from a variety of fields including family psychology, family sociology, child development, family studies, public health, and family therapy, gives the Handbook a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary framework.