"Stories about women in the workforce permeate newspapers, magazines--virtually all media formats devoted to news and … commentary in contemporary society. Women's movement into the paid workforce has transformed their lives--and those of their … families-and has in many ways reshaped society. This book takes a holistic view of the economic lives of women in the workforce." …

sector in world and global cities in the Asia-Pacific. Chan draws on 50 in-depth interviews with ethnically Chinese female …-Pacific region. Chan examines the nature of this ecosystem through an examination of the lives and work of such women - their role in …

Acknowledgments -- The opt-out narrative -- Changes in employment policies and cultural attitudes -- Employed mothers … hierarchical models -- E: Women's earnings by occupation, age, and presence and age of children among full-time, year round workers …