The fourth shift: exploring the gendered nature of sleep disruption among couples with children.

The study of sleep has been neglected within sociology, yet may provide insights into fundamental aspects of the nature of gender inequalities. This article examines how, for couples with children, sleep is influenced by the gendered nature of caring. A key concern is not only who gets up to care fo...

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Main Authors: Venn, S, Arber, S, Meadows, R, Hislop, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008