Book Chapter

Mothers and Waged Work Following Equal Opportunity Legislation in Australia, 1986 – 2006

Patricia Grimshaw

Australian Mothering Historical and Sociological Perspectives | Palgrave Macmillan | Published : 2019

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20267-5_17

Abstract

This collection defines the field of maternal studies in Australia for the first time. Leading motherhood researchers explore how mothering has evolved across Australian history as well as the joys and challenges of being a mother today.

University of Melbourne Researchers

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Keywords

Women'S Health
44 Human Society
4410 Sociology
5 Gender Equality
Social Science