Families and Social Policy

Moen, Phyllis; Schorr, Alvin L.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-7151-3_28

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“…One argument used to defend resistance to legislate is that the marketplace will ensure that such programs are offered (Trzcinski, 1994). Little evidence exists, however, to support such a contention, especially given recent declines in wages and benefits (Ferber & O'FarreU, 1991;Kingston, 1990;Moen & Schorr, 1987;Trzcinski, 1994).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Moreover, a focus on the individual precludes consideration of how many people that worker's wage is supporting. In addition, it makes it difficult to understand the impact of job loss (Anderson, 1991;Moen and Schorr, 1987). If workplace policies emphasize family responsibilities, the current system of patriarchy may be reinforced (Flax, 1983;Moen & Schorr, 1987;Spakes, 1991;Targ, 1981).…”

Section: Dilemmas Of Employer-initiated Workplace Policiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…The workplace policy approach, as summarized above, focuses consideration on explicitly "work-family" benefits rather than on the even more fundamental necessities of adequate pay and a measure of job and income security (Ferber & O'Farrell, 1991;Kamerman & Kingston, 1982;Kingston, 1990;Moen & Schorr, 1987). A substantial proportion of families under the poverty line in 1992 had at least one full-time year-round worker.…”

Section: Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…The "safety net" of government programs designed to reduce poverty has been substantially weakened during the past two decades (Moen & Schorr, 1987). Both wage and nonwage earnings have stagnated, and at the same time, there has been great reluctance to legislate programs in support of families in workplaces (Cowan, 1993;Zimmerman, 1992).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A call for greater attention to the role of employers in developing, transforming, and implementing family policies

MacDermid

Targ

1995

J Fam Econ Iss

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ABSTRACT. The authors contend that employer-initiated workplace policies should be considered as part of the patchwork that constitutes U.S. family policy. To provide a background, historical evidence of employer-initiated policies intentionally used as family policies is summarized. The view is then explicated that failure to take economic conditions and workplace policies into account may lead to faulty conclusions about the reasons for major changes in family life. The current status of selected employer-initiated workplace policies and recent trends is summarized. Next, some of the dilemmas inherent in considering connections between government-and employer-initiated policies are identified. Finally, suggestions for future directions are offered. The article should be considered with the following caveat in mind: the focus is exclusively on the influence of policies on families, but families are not merely reactive.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Dilemmas Of Employer-initiated Workplace Policiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A call for greater attention to the role of employers in developing, transforming, and implementing family policies

MacDermid

Targ

1995

J Fam Econ Iss

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“…Rather than settling for a universal definition, Bogenschneider (1993) suggested that it may be more appropriate to define families according to the particular issue involved. For example, policies concerned with the socialization of children might use a definition of family that includes minor or dependent children (Moen & Schorr, 1987). A structural definition would require that the children be related by blood or adoption, while a functional definition might define family as including whoever is there to care for the child.…”

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The components of family policy education

Anderson

Skinner

1995

J Fam Econ Iss

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ABSTRACt. The study of family policy in the United States began relatively recently. The academic community increasingly has shown interest in this new policy arena. Much of the conceptual writing on family policy emerged from disciplines such as family studies, social work, political science, economics, and sociology. These academic units have recently modified their course curricula to include more family policy content. These family policy education efforts are discussed in this article. Specific suggestions are made concerning the development and content of family policy education, broader educational training for those who want to pursue a career in family policy, and future goals and directions for family policy education.

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Approaches to Understanding Families

Trask

2009

Globalization and Families

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Families and Social Policy

Cited by 22 publications

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A call for greater attention to the role of employers in developing, transforming, and implementing family policies

A call for greater attention to the role of employers in developing, transforming, and implementing family policies

The components of family policy education

Approaches to Understanding Families

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