The temporal reorganization of employment and the household rhythm of work schedules: the implications for gender and class relations.

Part of a special issue on time and the employment relationship. The temporal reorganization of employment and the household rhythm of work schedules are considered. The different dimensions of the employment relationship are examined using the example of the U.K., with particular focus on the dif...

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Published in:	American Behavioral Scientist Vol. 44; no. 7; pp. 1199 - 1213
Main Author:	Fagan, Colette
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications Inc. March 2001
Subjects:	Family-work relationship Dual-career families Women's employment Social classes United Kingdom
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Summary:	Part of a special issue on time and the employment relationship. The temporal reorganization of employment and the household rhythm of work schedules are considered. The different dimensions of the employment relationship are examined using the example of the U.K., with particular focus on the different aspects of working-time schedules, work-time intensity, and the time-money exchange. It is concluded that class differences between households must be integrated into analyses of gender inequalities in work time.