Feminism, Children, & the New Families

by Dornbusch, Sanford M.; Strober, Myra H.

• ISBN13: 9780898625141
• ISBN10: 0898625149
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1988-10-15
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Feminism, as a social movement, began by emphasizing the interests of women. This book moves beyond that initial agenda by also considering the interests of children and men. As women's roles expand, it becomes evident that the goals of women are harmonious with the interests of children, and seldom in conflict with those of men. The loosening of traditional family roles and the emerging diversity in family forms provide flexibility not only for women, but for all family members. Family policy and practice must take into account these changes and challenges brought about by the new families. FEMINISM, CHILDREN, AND THE NEW FAMILIES paves the way.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Our Perspective	p. 3
The War Over the Family is Not Over the Family	p. 25
Public Opinion on Change in Women's Rights and Roles	p. 47
Wives and Work: A Theory of the Sex-Role Revolution and Its Consequences	p. 67
Black-White Differences in Marriage and Family Patterns	p. 87
The Interests of Feminists and Children in Child Care	p. 113
The State and the Institutionalization of the Relations Between Women and Children	p. 137
Two-Earner Families	p. 161
Maternal Employment: Its Psychological Effects on Children and Their Families	p. 191
Women and Children Last: The Social and Economic Consequences of Divorce Law Reforms	p. 212
Divorce and Children	p. 249
Single-Parent Families	p. 274
Exploring Stepfamilies from a Feminist Perspective	p. 297
Public Policy Alternatives	p. 327
Index	p. 357
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