and the experiences of dual-earner couples. It broadens our understanding of occupational and family career strategies … of life in American society. *The multiple strands of life—career, family and personal—unfold over time. Spouses move …

family formation when mothers reduce their hours of work. But what happens when the kids grow up? To answer that question, we …

Introduction: Current Conditions of Work and Family in Japan -- 1 The Factors of Fertility Decline in Japan -- 2 The … Japanese Working Custom and Women’s Employment Participation -- 3 Work and Family in Japan from the Comparative Perspective … -- 4 Family Formation and Disparity -- 5 The Re-familiarization in Japan and its Consequences -- Epilogue: Beyond a Divided …

'The Work-Family Challenge' takes a critical look at what is often referred to as 'family friendly' employment, and …