Called'the most unusually voyeuristic anthropology study ever conducted'by the New York Times, this groundbreaking book provides an unprecedented glimpse into modern-day American families. In a study by the UCLA Sloan Center on Everyday Lives and Families, researchers tracked the daily lives of 32 dualworker middle class Los Angeles families between 2001 and 2004. The results are startling, and enlightening. Fast-Forward Family shines light on a variety of issues that face American families: the differing stress levels among parents; the problem of excessive clutter in the American home; the importance (and decline) of the family meal; the vanishing boundaries that once separated work and home life; and the challenges for parents as they try to reconcile ideals regarding what it means to be a good parent, a good worker, and a good spouse. Though there are also moments of connection, affection, and care, it's evident that life for 21st century working parents is frenetic, with extended work hours, children's activities, chores, meals to prepare, errands to run, and bills to pay.

Ochs, Elinor; Kremer-Sadlik, Tamar

United States, United States of America

Berkeley, California, 2013

First, 2013

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In A Study By The Ucla Sloan Center On Everyday Lives And Families, Researchers Tracked The Daily Lives Of 32 Dualworker Middle Class Los Angeles Families Between 2001 And 2004. The Results Are Startling, And Enlightening. Fast-forward Family Shines Light On A Variety Of Issues That Face American Families: The Differing Stress Levels Among Parents; The Problem Of Excessive Clutter In The American Home; The Importance (and Decline) Of The Family Meal; The Vanishing Boundaries That Once Separated Work And Home Life; And The Challenges For Parents As They Try To Reconcile Ideals Regarding What It Means To Be A Good Parent, A Good Worker, And A Good Spouse. Though There Are Also Moments Of Connection, Affection, And Care, It's Evident That Life For 21st Century Working Parents Is Frenetic, With Extended Work Hours, Children's Activities, Chores, Meals To Prepare, Errands To Run, And Bills To Pay.--publisher's Website. Introduction / Elinor Ochs, Tamar Kremer-sadlik -- Coming Home / Elinor Ochs, Belinda Campos -- At Home / Anthony P. Graesch -- Dinner / Elinor Ochs, Margaret Beck -- Mountains Of Things / Jeanne E. Arnold -- Housework / Wendy Klein, Carolina Izquierdo, Thomas N. Bradbury -- Chores / Wendy Klein, Marjorie Harness Goodwin -- Homework And Recreation / Tamar Kremer-sadlik, Kris Gutiérrez -- Nurturing / Marjorie Harness Goodwin, Charles Goodwin -- Stress / Rena Repetti, Darby Saxbe, Shu-wen Wang -- Health As A Family Matter / Linda C. Garro -- Time For Family / Tamar Kremer-sadlik -- The Good Enough Family / Elinor Ochs, Tamar Kremer-sadlik. Edited By Elinor Ochs And Tamar Kremer-sadlik. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Provides a glimpse into modern-day American families. This title focuses on a variety of issues that face American families: the differing stress levels among parents; the problem of excessive clutter in the American home; the importance (and decline) of the family meal; the vanishing boundaries that once separated work and home life; and more.

xvi, 297 p. : 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-288) and index

2023-06-28