ABSTRACT
This book presents a challenge to feminist perspectives that see the glass ceiling as the exclusive domain of women's careers and work life. The authors address existing debates and extend them to include original empirical evidence from several US and UK comparative studies that look at the effect of caring for dependents (including care for children and elder care) upon the careers and aspirations of both men and women.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|8 pages
Introduction
part |48 pages
Part I Examining the area
chapter 2|14 pages
Diverse perspectives; diverse conclusions
chapter 3|23 pages
Broadening the debate
chapter 4|9 pages
Gender-free impact of care-giving
part |38 pages
Part II Some empirical evidence
chapter 5|9 pages
The need for empirical data
chapter 6|7 pages
Care-giving and perceptions of commitment
chapter 7|6 pages
Care-giving and development opportunities
chapter 8|8 pages
Care-giving and career attainment
chapter 9|6 pages
Care-giving and time/freedom: is home-base covered?
part |66 pages
Part III Implications