Studying work, motherhood and women's well-being: A few notes about the construction of knowledge

This paper outlines the contribution made by a gendered analysis to the production of knowledge, and in particular to the theories and research regarding relationships between work, reproduction and women's well-being. The argument is that feminist thinking and practices have created a break wi...

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Published in:Journal of reproductive and infant psychology 1997-08, Vol.15 (3-4), p.209-220
Main Author: Romito, Patrizia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employment
Females
Feminism
Feminist perspectives
Feminist Theory
Knowledge
Mothers
Psychology
Relationship
Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Social Reproduction
Theory Formation
Well Being
Wellbeing
Women
Work
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Summary:This paper outlines the contribution made by a gendered analysis to the production of knowledge, and in particular to the theories and research regarding relationships between work, reproduction and women's well-being. The argument is that feminist thinking and practices have created a break with the 'common sense' understanding of reality; this break is essential if we are to be able to construct new concepts and categories for studying women's lives.
ISSN:0264-6838
1469-672X
DOI:10.1080/02646839708404545