Housewife
by Ann Oakley
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An analysis of women's unpaid role in the home. Written from a feminist perspective, Housewife aims to challenge the set of conventional values which label work a masculine activity and assign women to the home in the role of wife, mother and housekeeper. Oakley traces the historical development of the housewife role, explores the influence of industrialization and examines the situation of women today. Her analysis is illustrated with four case histories.Tags
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A fascinating and thought-provoking history of how society has conditioned women to their present position in the home.
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Ann Oakley is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the UCL Institute of Education. A social researcher for more than 50 years, and author of many academic publications, she is also well known for her biography, autobiography and fiction. She founded both the Social Science Research Unit and the EPPI-Centre at the UCL Institute of Education, show more and has a long-term interest in gender, welfare, and the shaping of public policy. show less
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- Original publication date
- 1974
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- Genres
- Sociology, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 301.5 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Formerly: Institutions
- LCC
- HQ1154 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Women. Feminism
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- Languages
- Dutch, English, Slovenian
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- ISBNs
- 4
- ASINs
- 1
