Women and the family /
O'Connell, Helen, 1949-
Women and the family / prepared by Helen O'Connell. - London ; Atlantic Highlands, N.J. : Zed Books, 1994. - xiii, 140 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. - Women and world development series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-133) and index.
1. Family or Families? -- 2. Roles and Rights -- 3. The Caring Career -- 4. Economic Relations and Realities -- 5. Born to Inequality -- 6. External Influences -- 7. Building Equality in Families -- 8. Conclusion: Hope in Change -- Annexes I A Guide to Education and Action -- Annexes II Selected Organizations.
The family impacts upon every aspect of women's lives; early education and socialization, sexuality, and the ways in which they learn their roles as wives, mothers and carers. In recent years, the changing nature of the family has sparked considerable debate and controversy. This book takes a comprehensive look at family structures worldwide and women's roles within them, particularly in the context of women's increasing challenge to men's power in the family. It also considers the factors underlying the rising divorce rate now affecting families in the North and South. The book explores the contradictions for women that are inherent in the family. For many it is a place of security and support, but conversely it may be an instrument of oppression, subordination and brutality. Finally it examines the internal and external influences on the family and women's place within it, and the role of the state in providing support for families.
1856491056 (hb) : $49.95 9781856491051 (hb) 1856491064 (pb) : $17.50 9781856491068 (pb)
94002289
GB94-37825 GB9428844 bnb
007233589 Uk
Women--Family relationships.
Families.
Women--Economic conditions.
Femmes--Relations familiales.
Famille.
Families
HQ 1233 / O18w 1994
306.85
Women and the family / prepared by Helen O'Connell. - London ; Atlantic Highlands, N.J. : Zed Books, 1994. - xiii, 140 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. - Women and world development series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-133) and index.
1. Family or Families? -- 2. Roles and Rights -- 3. The Caring Career -- 4. Economic Relations and Realities -- 5. Born to Inequality -- 6. External Influences -- 7. Building Equality in Families -- 8. Conclusion: Hope in Change -- Annexes I A Guide to Education and Action -- Annexes II Selected Organizations.
The family impacts upon every aspect of women's lives; early education and socialization, sexuality, and the ways in which they learn their roles as wives, mothers and carers. In recent years, the changing nature of the family has sparked considerable debate and controversy. This book takes a comprehensive look at family structures worldwide and women's roles within them, particularly in the context of women's increasing challenge to men's power in the family. It also considers the factors underlying the rising divorce rate now affecting families in the North and South. The book explores the contradictions for women that are inherent in the family. For many it is a place of security and support, but conversely it may be an instrument of oppression, subordination and brutality. Finally it examines the internal and external influences on the family and women's place within it, and the role of the state in providing support for families.
1856491056 (hb) : $49.95 9781856491051 (hb) 1856491064 (pb) : $17.50 9781856491068 (pb)
94002289
GB94-37825 GB9428844 bnb
007233589 Uk
Women--Family relationships.
Families.
Women--Economic conditions.
Femmes--Relations familiales.
Famille.
Families
HQ 1233 / O18w 1994
306.85