| The Sociology of Housework Contributor(s): Oakley, Ann (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447346165 ISBN-13: 9781447346166 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Social Science | Gender Studies - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: 301.412 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.15 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed sociologist Ann Oakley undertook one of the first serious sociological studies to examine women's work in the home. She interviewed 40 urban housewives and analysed their perceptions of housework, their feelings of monotony and fragmentation, the length of their working week, the importance of standards and routines, and their attitudes to different household tasks. This classic book challenged the hitherto neglect of housework as a topic worthy of study and paved the way for the sociological study of many more aspects of women's lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Oakley, Ann: - Ann Oakley is professor of sociology and social policy at the UCL Institute of Education. |