Men in caring occupations
Subtitle: doing gender differently
By: Ruth Simpson.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9780230574069
Subjects: Professions -- Sex differences; Occupations -- Sex differences; Men -- Identity; Men -- Employment -- Psychological aspects
Description: "Exploring the experiences of the growing number of men who have entered 'feminine' service and caring occupations, this book examines how men in these contexts both 'do' and 'undo' gender as they manage the potential mismatch between gender and occupational identity. The book highlights some of the complications of managing identity in these contexts as well as the complexities and dynamics of negotiating difference."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.