This is a provocative deconstruction of the myths that cloud the emotive debates about working mothers. Jayne Buxton argues that by pitting so-called Earthmothers against the media-created Superwoman the real issues, that prevent women and families from combining work and kids are hijacked. The only real solution - if women are to work (and 75 per cent of them do) - is a fundamental shift in the whole culture of work. Taking concrete examples of companies and industries where family-friendly policies have been implemented, ...
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This is a provocative deconstruction of the myths that cloud the emotive debates about working mothers. Jayne Buxton argues that by pitting so-called Earthmothers against the media-created Superwoman the real issues, that prevent women and families from combining work and kids are hijacked. The only real solution - if women are to work (and 75 per cent of them do) - is a fundamental shift in the whole culture of work. Taking concrete examples of companies and industries where family-friendly policies have been implemented, she outlines a vision and a blueprint for a future where families are not a sideshow to the main event of a career, but where a true balance is found which would benefit individual men and women, employers, businesses and children.
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Add this copy of Ending the Mother War: Starting the Workplace to cart. $25.12, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9780333719688.
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