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Suazo, S “Second Shift” February 18 th , 2024 Citation: Moen, Phyllis, Arlie Hochschild, and Anne Machung. 1991a. “Paid Work, Parenting, and Housework: Gender Strategies and Myths.” Contemporary Sociology 20(5):674. Summary: The article by Phyllis Moen from Cornell University discusses the ongoing push for fairness in men's and women's roles with work and family life, highlighting the author's term "stalled revolution" (Moen, Hochschild, and Machung 1991). Despite more women, particularly mothers, entering the workforce, they are still responsible for most of the housework and childcare responsibilities. Through interviews and observations of families, the article states that working mothers often face a significant "leisure gap," spending much more time on household duties than their husbands (Moen, Hochschild, and Machung 1991). Additionally, it talks about conflicts between gender ideology and actual behavior, with some men contributing less to household tasks. The article highlights various strategies engaged by couples to address these challenges and the emotional toll it takes. While not clearly focused on developing sociological theory, it raises important questions about societal norms, gender roles, and the impact of structural barriers on family dynamics (Moen, Hochschild, and Machung 1991). The author suggests avenues for further research, emphasizing the need to understand how families navigate and negotiate their roles within broader social contexts. It shows the difficulty of achieving gender equality in both private and public areas. Critique: The article "The Second Shift." successfully captures the center of Hochschild's arguments regarding the challenges faced by working couples, especially concerning the unequal distribution of household tasks (Moen, Hochschild, and Machung 1991) The article values the
Suazo, S “Second Shift” February 18 th , 2024 use of real-life examples and sociological concepts, making it relatable and insightful. However, it would of have been more beneficial to see more emphasis on how the book personally resonated with the reviewer and how it impacted their understanding of gender roles and family dynamics. Even though the article touches upon the implications for sociological research and social policy, a deeper examination of these aspects would have been helpful. The article provides a valuable perspective on "The Second Shift," but could have been more thoughtful and detailed. Questions: What problems do moms who work outside the home encounter in juggling their job and family duties? What does the "second shift" article talk about, and why does it matter for how men and women share household tasks? Can you give examples of how couples try to deal with not having enough time and the unfairness of who does what at home? How does society affect who does what chores at home, and what can we do to make things fairer? Bibliography Moen, Phyllis, Arlie Hochschild, and Anne Machung. 1991. “Paid Work, Parenting, and Housework: Gender Strategies and Myths.” Contemporary Sociology 20(5):674. Doi: 10.2307/2072180.
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