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“As motherhood as a "private enterprise" declines and more mothers rely on the work of lower-paid specialists, the value accorded the work of mothering (not the value of children) has declined for women, making it all the harder for men to take it up.”

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Arlie Russell Hochschild

Arlie Russell Hochschild is a prominent sociologist recognized for her research on emotions, social class, and the family. Her studies have primarily focused on the United States, examining the lives of working-class families and the emotional experiences of individuals. more

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