work and families Flashcards
work
the exertion of effort to produce or accomplish something
care work
work performed face-to-face for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities of another person
housework
work to maintain a household’s functions
market work
work done by employees for pay
system of care
how a society accomplishes the necessary care work and housework
occupational gender segregation
men and women having jobs in separate occupations
gender division of labor
the allocation of work between men and women in society
women’s movement into the workforce has increased their…
independence and incomes
“second shift”
women still tend to do the majority of childcare and housework even when they work for pay
same sex couples and housework
tend to share housework more equitably, especially among lesbian couples
work-family conflict
the conflict that occurs when the time demands, strains, or obligations of work or family roles make it difficult to fulfill obligations in either role
motherhood penalty
loss of earnings women experience after they have children
fatherhood premium
economic gains from fatherhood
work-family conflict: work
potentially helpful work-based reforms
- reduce work hours
- make work hours more flexible
- help employers offer child care
balance
too much work (not enough money), not enough work (too little money)
