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Opting Out?: Why Women Really Quit Careers And Head Home
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Noting A Phenomenon That Might Seem To Recall A Previous Era, The New York Times Magazine Recently Portrayed Women Who Leave Their Careers In Order To Become Fulltime Mothers As Opting Out. But, Are Highachieving Professional Women Really Choosing To Abandon Their Careers In Order To Return Home? This Provocative Study Is The First To Tackle This Issue From The Perspective Of The Women Themselves. Based On A Series Of Candid, Indepth Interviews With Women Who Returned Home After Working As Doctors, Lawyers, Bankers, Scientists, And Other Professions, Pamela Stone Explores The Role That Their Husbands, Children, And Coworkers Play In Their Decision; How Womens Efforts To Construct New Lives And New Identities Unfold Once They Are Home; And Where Their Aspirations And Plans For The Future Lie. What We Learncontrary To Many Media Perceptionsis That These Highflying Women Are Not Opting Out But Are Instead Being Pushed Out Of The Workplace. Drawing On Their Experiences, Stone Outlines Concrete Ideas For Redesigning Workplaces To Make It Easier For Womenand Mento Attain Their Goal Of Living Rewarding Lives That Combine Both Families And Careers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Opting Out?: Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home'? A: The main theme of the book explores why high-achieving women leave their careers to become full-time mothers, challenging the perception that they are simply 'opting out' of the workforce.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Opting Out?: Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home' is Pamela Stone.
- Q: What type of research is presented in this book? A: The book is based on in-depth interviews with women who have returned to full-time motherhood after careers in various professions, including medicine, law, and finance.
- Q: When was 'Opting Out?' published? A: The book was published on May 4, 2007.
- Q: What is the book's page count? A: The book contains 318 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Opting Out?' available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What insights does Pamela Stone provide regarding women's career choices? A: Pamela Stone provides insights into the factors influencing women's decisions to leave the workforce, including the roles played by husbands, children, and workplace dynamics.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from this book? A: The book is beneficial for professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in workplace culture and gender studies.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions for workplace redesign? A: Yes, the author outlines concrete ideas for redesigning workplaces to support both men and women in balancing careers and family life.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.