Time, caring labour and social policy: understanding the family time economy                 in contemporary families

Maher, Jane; Lindsay, Joanne Maree; Franzway, Suzanne

doi:10.1177/0950017008095105

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“…Coining the term 'family time economy', Maher et al (2008) argue that women's time for work and activity in the market depends on the time required for caregiving and family, given that one's time is limited and time for care (especially for dependants) is less flexible. In this light, it is important to recognize the multiple values for immigrant women who have to spend time on paid work, and for immigrants' family economy and welfare, of Chinese grandparents' unpaid care.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Toward transnational care interdependence: Rethinking the relationships between care, immigration and social policy

Zhou

2013

Global Social Policy

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The intersections of international migration, care and welfare states have attracted increasing attention from social policy scholars, yet the focus on the commodification of care has led them largely to ignore kin-based unpaid care. Based on a study of Chinese grandparents' caregiving experiences in Canada, this article shows how transnational families of Chinese skilled immigrants have participated in redistributing care resources, including emotion, time and cultural knowledge, across generations and countries. The article argues that states -in particular, the government of Canada as the host country -still have a crucial role to play in untangling the contradictions of immigration and care and addressing the inequalities embedded in transnational caregiving. To pursue global social justice, social policy makers need to take into account policy effects that go beyond the nation-state and its citizenry and intersect with such aspects of immigration as the spatial reconfiguration of the family, cultural change and ageing.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward transnational care interdependence: Rethinking the relationships between care, immigration and social policy

Zhou

2013

Global Social Policy

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“…In general, women are more likely to enjoy social time and activities that are oriented more towards informal support and emotional relations rather than work-orientated connections (Emmerick 2006). In general, longer work hours also are thought to cut into more traditionally feminised 'social' activities, such as time looking after children while talking with other parents (Maher et al 2008;Gray 2009). In general, longer work hours also are thought to cut into more traditionally feminised 'social' activities, such as time looking after children while talking with other parents (Maher et al 2008;Gray 2009).…”

Section: Time Emotional Wellbeing and Gender -United States And Austmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing wellbeing research: would Americans be happier if they lived like Australians?

Patulny¹,

Fisher²

2012

Aust J Social Issues

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International comparisons of emotional wellbeing rarely account for the situational and social context of the experience of emotions (such as happiness or pleasantness) associated with everyday activities. A small number of studies have revealed the emotional context of the daily time-schedules of Americans. Knowing the emotions people associate with patterns of experience opens up the possibility of modelling how national emotional wellbeing might change, should policy persuade people to alter their routines. We compare time-use patterns in two countries with relatively similar cultural and institutional contexts, Australia and the United States, to see how people in the United States might feel if they altered their routines to live more like Australians. We find that such a change could yield a reduction in unpleasant time in certain categories, such as paid work, but at the cost of losing more pleasant time in other activities, including socialising. We also find that men and women are likely to have different responses to policies that alter general behaviour. This paper highlights the need for future research to explore the emotional diversity, emotion work, and gender gaps in the emotional wellbeing of nations.

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“…programmes reflects the importance given by Irish people to family relationships (Clinch et al, 2002). Also working parents have to manage the dearth of time within the family (Maher et al, 2008). Drew et al, (2003, p. 13) state that "Personal fulfilment is important inside work and that satisfaction outside work may enhance employees' contribution to work".…”

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“…There is agreement that working women have to manage the dearth of time within the family (Maher et al, 2008). According to Baxter (2002: 419) "Women (still) do about two thirds of the childcare tasks, at least three quarters of the routine everyday indoor housework tasks, and spend about three times as many hours as men on the latter".…”

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Work–home balance: A management perspective

Farrell¹

2012

Hospitality &Amp; Society

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Work–home balance issues have become a very important challenge for both management and employees in the twenty-first century. The purpose of this article is to examine work–home balance practices from a management perspective in the Irish hotel industry. There is a dearth of research in relation to work–home balance practices in the hotel sector. The study included a sample of all hotels in Ireland. It found that the needs of the organization are paramount with profitability considerations being the main driver of work–home practices and benefits. While the majority of managers agree that people work best when they can balance their work and home life there is evidently a gap between theory and practice. Work–home balance is now a critical issue for the hospitality industry and it is imperative it comes to terms with the long working hours culture and related issues, which impact negatively on work–home balance. The interdependent relationship between home and work needs urgent attention as this not only impacts on the quality of working life but on the individual and on the greater good of society. Management would do well by broadening their perspective, not just considering the needs of the organization but also the employee’s home life. Doing the latter will redound to the benefit of the organization, as happy employees result in greater productivity as shown by the literature. This study has also highlighted that trade unions can also be more proactive in relation to work–life balance practices. So far they have adopted a laissez-faire approach and they could provide leadership to both managers and employees on such a critical issue for both personal well-being and the well-being of the organization and society.

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Time, caring labour and social policy: understanding the family time economy in contemporary families

Cited by 30 publications

References 13 publications

Toward transnational care interdependence: Rethinking the relationships between care, immigration and social policy

Toward transnational care interdependence: Rethinking the relationships between care, immigration and social policy

Advancing wellbeing research: would Americans be happier if they lived like Australians?

Work–home balance: A management perspective

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