This book presents an understanding of work-family balance for working adults belonging to a number of different family structures (e.g. single and/or childfree adults, LGBT couples, families with female breadwinners).
This book presents an understanding of work-family balance for working adults belonging to a number of different family structures (e.g. single and/or childfree adults, LGBT couples, families with female breadwinners).
Jenny Dixon (Ph.D., University of Missouri) is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Communication and Media Arts Department at Marymount Manhattan College, USA. Dr. Dixon is featured in Journal of Applied Communication Research, Communication Quarterly, and The Electronic Journal of Communication. Jenny's research explores workplace diversity through consideration of family structure.
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Introduction 1. Perceptions of Family 2. Ambiguous Expectations & Precarious Prospects 3. Balancing a Lingering Compulsion 4. Balancing LGBTQ Identities 5. Balancing Gendered Obligations 6. Balancing Family of Choice Conclusion
