Double Shift: Working Mothers and Social Change in Australia

- Pat Grimshaw, John Murphy and Belinda Probert,

This important new book examines ways in which social norms and attitudes about working mothers in Australia have changed over the last century. It also addresses the dramatic statement by the Prime Minister that discussion of a balance between work and family has become a controversial 'barbecue-stopper'. Double Shift looks at the history of working mothers and explores issues such as improved childcare and the vexed question of maternity leave pay. It goes on to propose major changes to the existing family payments system. Written by a team of expert commentators and senior academics, Double Shift has been edited by Professors Patricia Grimshaw, John Murphy, and Belinda Probert.

Publication date: September 2005
Price: http://www.melbournepublishing.com/
Status: Available
Format:251pp, PB
Subject: History/Sociology/Politics
ISBN: 0-9580938 8 1