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Grandmothers At Work: Juggling Families And Jobs,Used
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Winner of the 2014 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award presented by the Gerontological Society of AmericaYoung working mothers are not the only ones who are struggling to balance family life and careers. Many middleaged American women face this dilemma as they provide routine childcare for their grandchildren while pursuing careers and trying to make ends meet. Employment among middleaged women is at an alltime high. In the same way that women who reduce employment hours when raising their young children experience reductions in salary, savings, and public and private pensions, the mothers of those same women, as grandmothers, are rearranging hours to take care of their grandchildren, experiencing additional loss of salary and reduced old age pension accumulation. Madonna Harrington Meyers Grandmothers at Work, based primarily on 48 indepth interviews conducted in 20092012 with grandmothers who juggle working and minding their grandchildren, explores the strategies of, and impacts on, working grandmothers.While all of the grandmothers in Harrington Meyers book are pleased to spend time with their grandchildren, many are readjusting work schedules, using vacation and sick leave time, gutting retirement accounts, and postponing retirement to care for grandchildren. Some simply want to do this; others do it in part because they have more security and flexibility on the job than their daughters do at their relatively new jobs. Many are sequential grandmothers, caring for one grandchild after the other as they are born, in very intensive forms of grandmothering. Some also report that they are putting off retirement out of economic necessity, in part due to the amount of financial help they are providing their grandchildren. Finally, some are also caring for their frail older parents or ailing spouses just as intensively. Most expect to continue feeling the pinch of paid and unpaid work for many years before their retirement. Grandmothers at Work provides a unique perspective on a phenomenon faced by millions of women in America today.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred ninety-three pages. It provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges faced by working grandmothers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Grandmothers at Work'? A: The author is Madonna Harrington Meyer. She conducted extensive interviews to gather insights for this publication.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre is Labor & Industrial Relations. It focuses on the intersection of work and family life for grandmothers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research. The book offers valuable insights and data relevant to studies in sociology and gerontology.
- Q: How can I relate to the experiences shared in this book? A: You can relate by reflecting on the balancing act between work and family. Many readers find common ground with the grandmothers' stories.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Grandmothers at Work'? A: The main theme is the struggle of grandmothers balancing work and childcare responsibilities. It highlights the social and economic implications of their roles.
- Q: Can this book be used in a reading group? A: Yes, it is great for reading groups. The themes spark discussions about family dynamics and the changing roles of women.
- Q: Is there a recommended age for readers of this book? A: There is no specific age recommendation. It is aimed at adult readers interested in labor relations and family studies.
- Q: What should I do to keep this book in good condition? A: Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending the cover to maintain its shape.
- Q: How do I clean this book if it gets dirty? A: You can wipe the cover gently with a damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the material.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the retailer for a replacement or refund. Most retailers have a return policy for damaged items.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, many libraries may carry this book. Check your local library's catalog or ask a librarian for assistance.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is not part of a series. It stands alone as a comprehensive study of working grandmothers.
- Q: What kind of research methods were used in this book? A: The author used qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, to gather personal experiences from grandmothers.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Grandmothers at Work'? A: You can purchase it from various online retailers and bookstores. It's published by NYU Press.