HDFS 302 10/15/15The interface of work and family life- The industrial revolution changed the nature of labor and family life. - Family ecology perspectiveo Family life is influenced by cultural expectations and social structureso The workplace is one such influence- Family researchers often look at the spillover from work situations into family life- As we know o Expectations for traditional gender roles still persist, but there has been much change in recent years Men’s work and family roles- 54% of todays couples are dual earners - Men continue to be primary breadwinners in most families, across racial/ethnic groups- Somewhat new expectation for men to do some childcare and housework, but these duties are still imbalanced b/w genders- Tow models for husband father roleo Good providerso Involved fathers Women’s work and family role - Involvement in the work force took off in the 20th century, due to: o Stagnant and decline earnings for men o Increasing divorce rate o Changing cultural attitudes The wage gap- The difference in earnings b/w men and women- The gap is greater in higher paying occupationso In 2011, women CEO’s averaged $1464 weekly, compared to $2122 for men- Women make 82% of what men do Two earner unions and work family options- Today, two earner marriages are the norm among married couples - Options for working coupleso Two career marriageo Part time employmento Shift work o Doing paid work at home Two career couples- Careers: hold promise for advancement and demand a high degree of commitment o Jobs often do not- For two-career couples with children, family life can be hectic, as partners juggle schedules, chores, and child care Part time employment - 25% of women worked part time in 2011, 13% of men- Pros and conso More family and personal timeo Less job security o Less likely to receive full benefits of full time employeeso Forgo salary, status, and