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Making Sense of Parenthood: Caring, Gender and Family Lives

ISBN-10: 1107504287
ISBN-13: 978-1107504288
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 31 August 2017

Discover ‘Making Sense of Parenthood: Caring, Gender and Family Lives’ by Tina Miller, a vital read for understanding the complexities of first-time parenthood. This insightful book revisits original participants from ‘Making Sense of Motherhood’ and ‘Making Sense of Fatherhood’ to explore their evolving family experiences. Miller meticulously examines how modern parents navigate demanding childcare responsibilities alongside paid work, highlighting the persistent challenges in achieving gender equality at home. The study delves into the concepts of ‘maternal gatekeeping’ and introduces ‘paternal gatekeeping,’ offering fresh perspectives on shared family duties. Essential for academics, policymakers, and anyone interested in contemporary family dynamics, gender roles, and work-life balance.