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Marriage, Work, and Family Life in Comparative Perspective

Author : Noriko O. Tsuya
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824844505
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Marriage, Work, and Family Life in Comparative Perspective written by Noriko O. Tsuya and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-12-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we compare Eastern and Western societies, we find similar economic and social forces at work. But the impact of these on family life reflects differences in cultural history and social context. This volume examines family change in Korea, Japan, and the United States, allowing us to contrast the collective emphasis of a Confucian social heritage with the individualism of the West. An impressive group of demographers and family sociologists considers such questions as: How do family patterns vary within countries and across societies? How essential are marriage and parenthood? How do levels of contact between middle-aged adults and their parents who live elsewhere differ in East Asian countries and the U.S.? How does female employment vary based on family factors and do these factors affect employment across societies? Policy makers and demographic and family researchers both in the U.S. and Asia will find this book a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of family life in contrasting modern societies. Contributors: Larry L. Bumpass, Yong-Chan Byun, Minja Kim Choe, Karen Oppenheim Mason, Ronald R. Rindfluss, Noriko O. Tsuya.

Marriage, Work, and Family Life in Comparative Perspective

Author : Noriko O. Tsuya
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824827755
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (277 download)

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Download or read book Marriage, Work, and Family Life in Comparative Perspective written by Noriko O. Tsuya and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-12-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we compare Eastern and Western societies, we find similar economic and social forces at work. But the impact of these on family life reflects differences in cultural history and social context. This volume examines family change in Korea, Japan, and the United States, allowing us to contrast the collective emphasis of a Confucian social heritage with the individualism of the West. An impressive group of demographers and family sociologists considers such questions as: How do family patterns vary within countries and across societies? How essential are marriage and parenthood? How do levels of contact between middle-aged adults and their parents who live elsewhere differ in East Asian countries and the U.S.? How does female employment vary based on family factors and do these factors affect employment across societies? Policy makers and demographic and family researchers both in the U.S. and Asia will find this book a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of family life in contrasting modern societies. Contributors: Larry L. Bumpass, Yong-Chan Byun, Minja Kim Choe, Karen Oppenheim Mason, Ronald R. Rindfluss, Noriko O. Tsuya.

Transitioning to Adulthood in Asia: School, Work, and Family Life

Author : Wei-Jun Jean Yeung
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1452299749
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Transitioning to Adulthood in Asia: School, Work, and Family Life written by Wei-Jun Jean Yeung and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade or so, scholars in the United States have identified the emergence of a new, distinct stage of life, as adolescence has become protracted, and most young people of recent generations take longer to achieve economic and psychological autonomy than they did a half century ago. This new life stage, in between adolescence and adulthood when young people are in a semiautonomous state, has come to be known as "early adulthood." Main characteristics of this new life stage include a later entry into the work force, a longer period of time living in the natal home, and a delayed age at marriage and childbearing. These trends not only have profound implications for young adults' well-being and intergenerational relationships but also challenge social institutions, such as family, schools, labor markets, and many youth-serving institutions.

Comparative Perspectives on Marriage and the Family

Author : H. Kent Geiger
Publisher : Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Comparative Perspectives on Marriage and the Family written by H. Kent Geiger and published by Boston : Little, Brown. This book was released on 1968 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Transformations in Twentieth Century Korea

Author : Yun-shik Chang
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134179383
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Transformations in Twentieth Century Korea written by Yun-shik Chang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-08-21 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pt. 1. The agrarian transformation -- pt. 2. Business and industrial transformations -- pt. 3. Transformations in the stat -- pt. 4. Transforming culture and ideology -- pt. 5. Social transformations: labor, women, and the family.

Quality of Life and Working Life in Comparison

Author : György Széll
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783631586334
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Quality of Life and Working Life in Comparison written by György Széll and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume includes the most important contributions to the tenth meeting of the German-Japanese Society for the Social Sciences, held in Osnabreuck, Germany, from 28 to 31 August 2008"--Page 1.

Women and Family in Contemporary Japan

Author : Susan D. Holloway
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 113948589X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Women and Family in Contemporary Japan written by Susan D. Holloway and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese women, singled out for their commitment to the role of housewife and mother, are now postponing marriage and bearing fewer children. Japan has become one of the least fertile and fastest aging countries in the world. Why are so many Japanese women opting out of family life? To answer this question, the author draws on in-depth interviews and extensive survey data to examine Japanese mothers' perspectives and experiences of marriage, parenting, and family life. The goal is to understand how, as introspective, self-aware individuals, these women interpret and respond to the barriers and opportunities afforded within the structural and ideological contexts of contemporary Japan. The findings suggest a need for changes in the structure of the workplace and the education system to provide women with the opportunity to find a fulfilling balance of work and family life.

The Family in Global Perspective

Author : Elaine J. Leeder
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506317928
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Family in Global Perspective written by Elaine J. Leeder and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2003-12-11 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Family in Global Perspective: A Gendered Journey examines the continually changing face of family life in the United States and from culture to culture. Written in an engaging style, the book provides a global viewpoint about family issues, enabling readers to think critically about family life in cultures beyond their own. In The Family in Global Perspective, author Elaine J. Leeder uses various historical, theoretical, and comparative perspectives to develop a cross-cultural understanding of family life. The book examines a variety of family lives in western countries and contrasts them with those of families in parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. After comparing the history of the family in various parts of the globe, the author then looks at the impact of globalization on family structures; gendered behavior; intergenerational relationships; relationship dissolution; race, ethnicity and class issues; violence; and social policy. The Family in Global Perspective is an ideal supplementary textbook for courses on marriage and the family in a variety of disciplines including Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, and Women's Studies. is an ideal supplementary textbook for courses on marriage and the family in a variety of disciplines including Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, and Women's Studies.

The Demographic Challenge: A Handbook about Japan

Author : Florian Coulmas
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047428110
Total Pages : 1219 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book The Demographic Challenge: A Handbook about Japan written by Florian Coulmas and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008-03-30 with total page 1219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook explores the challenges population change poses to today’s Japan. Bringing together a roster of internationally renowned scholars, it is the first publication in English that deals with Japan’s demographic crisis in a comprehensive way, addressing social, economic, political, social security and cultural aspects of Japan’s transition.

Routledge Handbook of Families in Asia

Author : Stella R. Quah
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134712901
Total Pages : 751 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Families in Asia written by Stella R. Quah and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research on the family has expanded considerably across Asia but studies tend to be fragmented, focusing on narrow issues within limited areas (cities, towns, small communities) and may not be accessible to international readers. These limitations make it difficult for researchers, students, policy makers, and practitioners to obtain the information they need. The Routledge Handbook of Families in Asia fills that gap by providing a current and comprehensive analysis of Asian families by a wide range of experts in a single publication. The thirty-two chapters of this comparative and multi-disciplinary volume are organized into nine major themes: conceptual approaches, methodological issues, family life in the context of culture, family relationships across the family life cycle, issues of work and income, stress and conflict, family diversity, family policy and laws, and environmental setting of homes. Each chapter examines family life across Asian countries, studying cultural similarities and differences and exploring how families are changing and what trends are likely to develop in the future. To provide a fruitful learning experience for the reader, each chapter offers examples, relevant data, and a comprehensive list of references. Offering a complete interdisciplinary overview of families in Asia, the Handbook will be of interest to students, academics, policy makers and practitioners across the disciplines of Asian Studies, Sociology, Demography, Social Work, Law, Social Policy, Anthropology, Geography, Public Health and Architecture.

Family Dynamics after Separation

Author : Ulrike Zartler
Publisher : Verlag Barbara Budrich
ISBN 13 : 3847408275
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Family Dynamics after Separation written by Ulrike Zartler and published by Verlag Barbara Budrich. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In many Western societies, there has been a tremendous increase in family diversity over the course of the past few decades, resulting in a considerable prevalence of non-traditional family forms. The increased instability of marital and non-marital unions entails new challenges for both parents and children. In this special issue, family studies scholars from different disciplines examine from a life course perspective how re-partnering processes work and how family relationships are rearranged in order to adapt to the altered needs and requirements of post-separation family life.

Work–Family Interface in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author : Zitha Mokomane
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3319012371
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Work–Family Interface in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Zitha Mokomane and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problems associated with work-family conflict do not belong to individual families alone, but have a major social and economic impact on the greater community. This scenario also holds true across sub-Saharan Africa, as nations enter the global economy and rising numbers of women enter the workforce. One of the first resources to focus on this region, Work-Family Interface in Sub-Saharan Africa probes rarely-studied dimensions of conflict between paid employment and family responsibilities. It balances theoretical background, empirical findings and current and emerging interventions for an insightful and practical review of ongoing issues affecting working women with families. Coverage contrasts concepts of work and family between the developing world and the West and related social concerns such as gender expectations and sexual harassment are examined in the work context. The book describes a range of family strategies for resolving work-family friction and chapters end with policy recommendations as first steps toward remedying longstanding challenges. Among the thought-provoking dispatches: Ghana: Managing work and family demands Nigeria: Strain-based family interference with work Botswana: The social impact of job transfer policy on dual-career families Kenya: The role of household help in work-family balance South Africa: State measures toward work-care integration Zambia: The quest for a family policy As evinced by these chapters, progress is gradual and far from uniform. As a guide for future study and future policy, Work-Family Interface in Sub-Saharan Africa is a substantial reference for sociologists, public health professionals, public and social policymakers and administrators.

Parenting After the Century of the Child

Author : Tatjana Thelen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317084128
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Parenting After the Century of the Child written by Tatjana Thelen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between studies orientated around parenthood and those on the ’globalization’ of childhood, Parenting After the Century of the Child provides a timely intervention to the scholarship. It explores in depth negotiations of travelling ideals on childhood, showing the power of institutional implementations that affect parenting practices. Drawing on the latest research conducted in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and South East Asia, this book examines ideas currently travelling across the globe within institutional settings, providing new insights into the dynamics and ambivalences involved in the simultaneous reframing of childhood and parenthood. This truly global volume will appeal to anthropologists and sociologists with interests in gender, childhood studies and the sociology of the family.

The Work and Family Handbook

Author : Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135611181
Total Pages : 1183 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book The Work and Family Handbook written by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 1183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Work and Family Handbook is a comprehensive edited volume, which reviews a wide range of disciplinary perspectives across the social sciences on the study of work-family relationships, theory, and methods. The changing demographics of the labor force has resulted in an expanded awareness and understanding of the intricate relations between work and family dimensions in people's lives. For the first time, the efforts of scholars working in multiple disciplines are organized together to provide a comprehensive overview of the perspectives and methods that have been applied to the study of work and family. In this book, the leading work-family scholars in the fields of social work, psychology, sociology, organizational behavior, human resource management, business, and other disciplines provide chapters that are both accessible and compelling. This book demonstrates how cross-disciplinary comparisons of perspective and method reveal new insights on the needs of working families, the challenges faced by those who study them, and how to formulate policy on their behalf.

Low and Lower Fertility

Author : Ronald R. Rindfuss
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319214829
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Low and Lower Fertility written by Ronald R. Rindfuss and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines two distinct low fertility scenarios that have emerged in economically advanced countries since the turn of the 20th century: one in which fertility is at or near replacement-level and the other where fertility is well below replacement. It explores the way various institutions, histories and cultures influence fertility in a diverse range of countries in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. The book features invited papers from the Conference on Low Fertility, Population Aging and Population Policy, held December 2013 and co-sponsored by the East-West Center and the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA). It first presents an overview of the demographic and policy implications of the two low fertility scenarios. Next, the book explores five countries currently experiencing low fertility rates: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. It then examines three countries that have close to replacement-level fertility: Australia, the Netherlands and the United States. Each country is featured in a separate chapter written by a demographer with expert knowledge in the area. Very low fertility is linked to a number of conditions countries face, including a declining population size. At the same time, low fertility and its effect on the age structure, threatens social welfare policies. This book goes beyond the technical to examine the core institutional, policy and cultural factors behind this increasingly important issue. It helps readers to make cross-country comparisons and gain insight into how diverse institutions, policies and culture shape fertility levels and patterns.

Chinese Social Policy in a Time of Transition

Author : Douglas Besharov
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019999031X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Social Policy in a Time of Transition written by Douglas Besharov and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-27 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the consolidation of Chinese social policy, partly as a result of economic liberalization and expansion.

Marriage in Past, Present and Future Tense

Author : Janet Carsten
Publisher : UCL Press
ISBN 13 : 1800080387
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage in Past, Present and Future Tense written by Janet Carsten and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage globally is undergoing profound change, provoking widespread public comment and concern. Through the close ethnographic examination of case studies drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, Marriage in Past, Present and Future Tense places new and changing forms of marriage in comparative perspective as a transforming and also transformative social institution. In conditions of widespread socio-political inequality and instability, how are the personal, the familial and the political co-produced? How do marriages encapsulate the ways in which memories of past lives, present experience and imaginaries of the future are articulated? Exploring the ways that marriage draws together and distinguishes history and biography, ritual and law, economy and politics in intimate family life, this volume examines how familial and personal relations, and the ethical judgements they enfold, inform and configure social transformation. Contexts that have been partly shaped through civil wars, cold war and colonialism – as well as other forms of violent socio-political rupture – offer especially apt opportunities for tracing the interplay between marriage and politics. But rather than taking intimate family life and gendered practice as simply responsive to wider socio-political forces, this work explores how marriage may also create social change. Contributors consider the ways in which marital practice traverses the domains of politics, economics and religion, while marking a key site where the work of linking and distinguishing those domains is undertaken.