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Working from home: the worst of both worlds?
Every so often, friends or family members tell me about opportunities for freelance work. Some of the suggestions – the ones that could help me build a writing career – would appeal even if I was childless and working full-time. … Continue reading
Posted in Families structures, divorce, etc, Gender and the Economy
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Men's Labor Force Participation Rate, 1948-2006
Just to add another data point to the discussion in Rachel’s post… It seems likely that part of the reason for the decline in men’s LFPR (Labor Force Participation Rate) is the general increase in women’s LFPR over the same … Continue reading
Posted in Gender and the Economy, Sexism hurts men
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Is this the New Patriarchy or Economic Restructuring?
Luke directed my attention to this article from the New York Times. The general premise of the article is that an increasing number of men are out of the labor force. Here is a quote: Millions of men like Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like, Gender and the Economy
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Katha Pollitt on Flanagan and Hirshman
Ann at Feminist Law Professors directed me to this excellent Katha Pollitt piece about the two leading generals in the Mommy Wars: Caitlin Flanagan, scourge of upscale working mothers, meet Linda Hirshman, champion of same. You’ll like each other, you … Continue reading
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