Communication, Advocacy, and Work/Family Balance (Routledge Research in Communication Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138126187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dixon is featured in Journal of Applied Communication Research, Communication Quarterly, and The Electronic Journal of Communication. Jenny’s research explores workplace diversity through consideration of family structure. . About the AuthorJenny Dixon (Ph.D., University of Missouri) is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Communication and Media Arts Department at Marymount Manhattan College, USA. Dr
workplace. Relaying the stories of a number of different working adults belonging to a variety of different family structures, it explores the range of obstacles faced in the attempt at balancing work and family life, generates informed ideas for eliminating barriers commonly experienced in balancing work and family, and problematizes enduring assumptions regarding gender roles and the myth of steadfast public and private spheres.. It also argues thatin addition to accommodations occurring through workplace policythe negotiation of work-family balance happens as a result of self-advocacy that occurs in everyday communication about family at work. This book presents an understanding of work-family balance for working
Dixon is featured in Journal of Applied Communication Research, Communication Quarterly, and The Electronic Journal of Communication. Jenny Dixon (Ph.D., University of Missouri) is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Communication and Media Arts Department at Marymount Manhattan College, USA. Dr. Jenny’s research explores workplace diversity through consideration