4. The Challenges to and Consequences of “Opting Out” for Low-Wage, New Mothers

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Part I . “Opting Out”
5. Introduction: Women, Work, and Motherhood in American History 1
6. Part II . Is “Opting Out” for Real?
7. 1. The Rhetoric and Reality of “Opting Out” 31
8. 2 The Real “Opt-Out Revolution” and a New Model of Flexible Careers 57
9. Part III . Can All Women “Opt In” before They “Opt Out”?
10. 3. “Opting In” to Full Labor Force Participation in Hourly Jobs 85
11. 4. The Challenges to and Consequences of “Opting Out” for Low-Wage, New Mothers 103
12. 5. The Future of Family Caregiving 119
13. 6. Care Work and Women’s Employment 137
14. Part IV. Conclusion
15. 7. The Opt-Out Revolution Revisited 149
16. Bibliography 177
17. About the Contributors 193
18. Index 195