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Discover the groundbreaking book that delves into the challenges faced by new parents in low-wage jobs with 'Work Matters'. This insightful publication highlights the unique experiences of working mothers and fathers in America who balance the demanding needs of childcare with the rigors of full-time employment. Authored by Maureen Perry-Jenkins and published by Princeton University Press in 2022, this trade binding edition is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of work, parenting, and child development. Drawing from extensive research and over fifteen hundred family interviews, the author reveals how specific job conditions influence parental engagement and child well-being, while also offering practical solutions that employers can implement to support their employees. ‘Work Matters’ provides an in-depth exploration of how workplace policies, including parental leave and job flexibility, are crucial for the health and happiness of families. With the growing number of low-wage workers who are parents, this book sheds light on why some parents excel in their roles while others struggle. An essential addition to your parenting and sociology bookshelf, this book is perfect for educators, policymakers, and advocates for working families. Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691174693
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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How new parents in low-wage jobs juggle the demands of work and childcare, and the easy ways employers can helpLow-wage workers make up the largest group of employed parents in the United States, yet scant attention has been given to their experiences as new mothers and fathers. Work Matters brings the unique stories of these diverse individuals to light. Drawing on years of research and more than fifteen hundred family interviews, Maureen Perry-Jenkins describes how new parents cope with the demands of infant care while holding down low-wage, full-time jobs, and she considers how managing all of these responsibilities has long-term implications for child development. She examines why some parents and children thrive while others struggle, demonstrates how specific job conditions impact parental engagement and child well-being, and discusses common-sense and affordable ways that employers can provide support.In the United States, federal parental leave policy is unfunded. As a result, many new parents, particularly hourly workers, return to their jobs just weeks after the birth because they cannot afford not to. Not surprisingly, workplace policies that offer parents flexibility and leave time are crucial. But Perry-Jenkins shows that the time parents spend at work also matters. Their day-to-day experiences on the job, such as relationships with supervisors and coworkers, job autonomy, and time pressures, have long-term consequences for parents’ mental health, the quality of their parenting, and, ultimately, the health of their children.An overdue look at an important segment of the p
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691174693
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How new parents in low-wage jobs juggle the demands of work and childcare, and the easy ways employers can helpLow-wage workers make up the largest group of employed parents in the United States, yet scant attention has been given to their experiences as new mothers and fathers. Work Matters brings the unique stories of these diverse individuals to light. Drawing on years of research and more than fifteen hundred family interviews, Maureen Perry-Jenkins describes how new parents cope with the demands of infant care while holding down low-wage, full-time jobs, and she considers how managing all of these responsibilities has long-term implications for child development. She examines why some parents and children thrive while others struggle, demonstrates how specific job conditions impact parental engagement and child well-being, and discusses common-sense and affordable ways that employers can provide support.In the United States, federal parental leave policy is unfunded. As a result, many new parents, particularly hourly workers, return to their jobs just weeks after the birth because they cannot afford not to. Not surprisingly, workplace policies that offer parents flexibility and leave time are crucial. But Perry-Jenkins shows that the time parents spend at work also matters. Their day-to-day experiences on the job, such as relationships with supervisors and coworkers, job autonomy, and time pressures, have long-term consequences for parents’ mental health, the quality of their parenting, and, ultimately, the health of their children.An overdue look at an important segment of the p