Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-158) and index.
Introduction -- Approach, data and method -- The time penalty of parenthood -- Gender equivalence or hidden inequity? -- Protecting parental time with kids? -- Earning capacity versus caring capacity -- Cross-national comparison of the impact of children on adult time.
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In this timely book, Lyn Craig employs large-scale quantitative time-use data to provide a unique and comprehensive account of how parenthood affects daily life within households. Suggesting an explanation for why fertility rates are dramatically dropping, this book makes a significant contribution to the debate on contemporary motherhood.
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Contemporary motherhood.
Child rearing-- Study and teaching.
Families-- Research.
Parenting-- Economic aspects.
Time measurements.
Barnuppfostran-- forskning.
Child rearing-- Study and teaching.
Families-- Research.
Familjer-- forskning.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS-- Abuse-- Child Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS-- Adoption & Fostering.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS-- Parenting-- General.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS-- Parenting-- Parent & Adult Child.