Gender and the politics of time: Feminist theory and contemporary debates

Women's increased role in the labour market has combined with concerns about the damaging effects of long working hours to push time—related issues up the policy agenda in many Western nations. This wide—ranging and accessible book assesses policy alternatives in the light of feminist theory and factual evidence.

The book introduces mainstream ideas on the nature and political significance of time and re—frames them from a feminist perspective to provide a critical overview of policies in W...