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Welfare, The Family, And Reproductive Behavior: Research Perspectives
by Committee on PopulationThe design of welfare programs in an era of reform and devolution to the states must take into account the likely effects of programs on demographic behavior. Most research on welfare in the past has examined labor market issues, although there have also been some important evaluations of the effects of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program on out-of-wedlock childbearing. Much less information is available on other issues equally central to the debate, including effects on abortion decisions, marriage and divorce, intrafamily relations, household formation, and living arrangements. This volume of papers contains reviews and syntheses of existing evidence bearing on the demographic impacts of welfare and ideas for how to evaluate new state-level reforms.
West European City Ils 179 (International Library of Sociology)
by Robert E DickinsonFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Westrigg:Soc Cheviot Ils 180 (International Library of Sociology)
by James LittlejohnFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
What Are We Fighting For?: Sex, Race, Class and the Future of Feminism
by Joanna RussA study of the future of feminism calls for a return to the radical roots of feminism's direct political struggle during the 1960s and early 1970s and a move away from the de-politicized focus on women's psychology and personal relations of today.
Whitewash: Racialized Politics and the Media
by John GabrielBy putting the language used in television, the radio, the internet and press, as well as that spoken by key leaders, under the spotlight, what is ultimately revealed is the existence of a 'white' language, both coded and overt. Taking specific examples and presenting new factual evidence, John Gabriel studies the racial politics that lie behind much of the communication in the public arena. Case studies draw on contemporary political controversies and are used to explore the relationship between racialised forms of media discourse and political and economic change.
Who Shall Be Educated? Ils 241 (International Library of Sociology)
by W. Lloyd Warner Robert J. Havighurst Martin B. LoebFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
William Dilthey (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 22)
by M. A. HodgesFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Witness Of Combines
by Kent MeyersWhen Kent Meyers was sixteen years old, his father died of a stroke. There was corn to plant, cattle to feed, and a farm to maintain. Here, in a fresh and vibrant voice, Meyers recounts the wake of his father&’s death and reflects on families, farms, and rural life in the Midwest.Meyers tells the story of growing up on the farm, from the joys of playing in the hayloft as a boy to the steady pattern of chores. He describes the power of winter prairie winds, the excitement of building a fort in the woods, and the self-respect that comes from canning 120 quarts of tomatoes grown on your own land.Meyers&’s father is the central figure around whom these memories revolve. After his father&’s death, Meyers fills his shoes out of necessity and respect. In doing so, he discovers that his father was a great teacher and that he himself is no longer a boy but a man. Perhaps the most moving passages of The Witness of Combines acknowledge the simultaneous sadness and pride of growing up in response to death. Meyers recalls planting and harvesting the last crop, selling the family farm, and other emotional moments in a testament to his father, the family bond, and the value of hard work.
Women Working In The Environment: Resourceful Natures
by Carolyn E. SachsBased on theoretical insights from ecofeminism, women and development, and postmodernism, and the convincing empirical work of numerous scholars, this book is organized around five aspects of gender relationships with the environment: Part I-gender divisions of labor, Part 2-property rights, Part 3-knowledge and strategies for sustainability, Part 4-environmental and social movements, and Part 5- policy alternatives. Examining women's relationship with the environment using these five dimensions provides concrete, material examples of how women work with, control, know, and affect the environment and natural resources.
Women with AIDS and Their Children
by Sharon E. WalkerFirst published in 1998, this study is about courageous women with AIDS who revealed their emotional pain and the concomitant struggles of living with HIV+, and their children. They describe their psychological reactions to the diagnosis itself and to the disease trajectory, and the way in which living with HIV has impacted their relationships with their children.
Women's Two Roles: Home and Work (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 137)
by Alva Myrdal Viola KleinFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Women's Work: A Survey of Scholarship By and About Women
by Ellen Cole Esther D Rothblum Donna M AshcraftWhile most women’s studies texts function “topically” as “readings” for courses and general use, Women’s Work: A Survey of Scholarship By and About Women takes a broad spectrum of women’s disciplines--psychological, artistic, religious, and philosophical--and gives you a diverse, interdisciplinary view of this important and ever-expanding field of study in one accessible volume. You’ll see that women are leading the world into the twenty-first century in such areas as education, business, health, and science. You’ll also find your appreciation for the current developments in women’s studies increase as you see how far-reaching and multifaceted this crucial discipline really is.Women’s Work avoids the compilations of topical readings that tend to bog down typical women’s studies courses and explores the different disciplines that continue to make this field central to the development of the academic world community. You’ll find your perspective on women’s studies expand and take on new meaning as you delve into these and other areas: feminist approaches to research the lack of women in science and feminist critiques of science women and health psychology and discussions on sex differences, sex similarities, and gender roles communication differences between men and women women in literature, art history, and metaphysics Judeo-Christian religions and goddess religionsThis comprehensive compendium has something for everyone interested in the massive contribution that women have made--and will continue to make--in all areas of human development. All readers, especially women’s studies scholars, professors, students, and informed members of the general public looking for an excellent, up-to-date resource concerning the general direction of feminist disciplines today, will definitely want a copy of Women’s Work.
Women, Work and the Family in Europe
by Eileen Drew Ruth Emerek Evelyn MahonThese are just some of the questions this controverisal book asks in its analysis of the European labour markets. By bringing together contributions from all over Europe, Women, Work and the Family in Europe outlines the similarities and differences between countries in terms of the problems of reconciling work and family. In doing so it questions the division of labour, not just in the labour market but also in the home, reviewing, for example, fatherhood and the effect of work commitments on men's time spent with their families. Contributions range from a study of family policies to the care of the elderly; from home working to gender roles, motherhood and class. Clearly written, systematic and comprehensive, this book reflects the growing interest in the European context and will appeal to students of social policy and European studies as well as all those involved in women's studies and sociology. Ruth Emerek, University of Aalborg, Denmark, Susan Mc Rae, Oxford Brookes University, Yvonne Hirdman, Sweden, Eileen Drew and Evelyn Mahon, both at Trinity College,
Work & Leisure Ils 166 (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 17)
by Nels AndersonFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Work Under Capitalism (New Perspectives In Sociology Ser.)
by Chris TillyWork Under Capitalism synthesizes recent institutionalist and Marxist ideas about the organization of production, situating production within a social context. Starting with the transaction rather than the individual, it builds upon a coherent theory and applies it to a wide range of experience, from household labour to transformations of health c
Workers Unions & State Ils 167 (International Library of Sociology)
by Graham WoottonFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Working Across Cultures: Study of Expatriate Nurses Working in Developing Countries in Primary Health Care (Routledge Revivals)
by Barbara A. ParfittPublished in 1998, this work aims to challenge not only those expatriates who work overseas as consultants or practitioners in aid programmes but also the agencies who support aid programmes from the West. It identifies the values that influence practice and questions the validity of the contribution that nurses overseas are able to make. The nurses use race, gender and knowledge as forms of power in order to "work effectively". Their role in supporting women for the promotion of better health in the developing countries is recognised. Yet the values which influence their practice can lead them to disable rather than enable the community they are seeking to help. An empowerment model is proposed with emphasis on the acknowledgement of racial heritage.
Working Class Comm Ils 122 (International Library of Sociology)
by Brian JacksonFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Working With Men For Change (Gender, Change, And Society Ser.)
by Jim Wild. Wild, JimThis is a work that reflects the growing interest in issues relating to men and masculinities. This diverse collection by a team of contributors analyzes the composition and representation of masculine identities. Combining research with theory and strategies for activism, the work promotes practical ways of working with men to achieve change. Intentionally designed as a handbook, it provides effective and practical information for professionals in social welfare settings, trainers and activists in the community, as well as individual men who have their own personal agenda for change.
Working in America: Continuity, Conflict, and Change
by Amy S. WhartonCollege students today are more anxious about their futures than in the past, particularly with respect to their places in the world of work. The social contract that promised steadily increasing wages and secure employment has unraveled, leaving many uncertain about their lives and livelihoods. In these times, a sociological perspective on work is more important than ever. Analysis and understanding of the societal conditions that shape people's work lives may be the best tools for conquering their anxiety and uncertainty. To prepare for and reshape the future demands knowledge of the social forces that influenced the past and help structure the present. The study of work is central to the discipline of sociology. From the industrial revolution to the service economy, sociologists have contributed much to our understanding of the forces shaping workers' lives and the workplace. This anthology contains a sampling of some of the best that sociologists of work have to offer. Through a variety of methods and approaches, the readings address several pertinent questions about the American workplace: What have been the most important changes in workers' lives and work organization during the twentieth century? What factors shape employment today? What does the future hold for work and workers? By examining how sociologists have pursued answers to these questions, I hope students will acquire tools to address their own concerns and come away better equipped to make sense of their past, present, and future work experiences.
Working with Community Groups: Using Community Development as a Method of Social Work ILS 198 (International Library of Sociology)
by George W GoetschiusA report of the development of a service to housing estate community groups by the London Council of Social Service, based on 15 years of field work experience using the community development approach and method. First Published in 1969. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Workng With Unat Youth Ils 148 (International Library of Sociology)
by George W. Goetschius M. Joan TashFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Young Men Deten Centrs Ils 213 (International Library of Sociology)
by Anne B. Dunlop Sarah McCabeFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Youth & Social Order Ils 149 (International Library of Sociology)
by Frank MusgroveFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Youth in Foster Care: The Shortcomings of Child Protection Services (Children of Poverty)
by Bonita EvansFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.