The representations of work-life balance in Canadian newspapers.
Work-life balance has become a topic of increasing interest in the media as well as a concern among working Canadians. Since print media discourse can both reflect and shape societal values, cultural norms and ideals of workers in this country, it is important to understand this representation and i...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 431 - 443 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2009
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