writing a 3 - 5 page paper
Sociology 202A
Nov 4/20
Outline
Policies supporting work-life balance
The motherload video
Policies Supporting Work–Family Reconciliation
Flexible work hours and schedules
Personal and family-related leave
Ability to refuse overtime
Supportive managers
BUT barriers to reconciliation include
Societal value placed on paid work and careers
“Flexibility stigma”
Legal decisions on “family accommodation”
e.g., Johnstone v. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Video – The Motherload
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2625410392
What are some of the challenges facing working women?
What concepts can help explain this?
What are some policies or behaviours that can improve women’s work/life balance.