Blog 34

Joan William's book was about the sexual stereotypes about who should do what kinds of work, it not only perpetuates a wage discrepancy, but also mess up any feelings of productive work experiences which detracts from family life. This book says to overcome this problem, we must implement progressive work policies, so society can change work into a more pleasurable and profitable experience, but also leaving more time for the family.
English discusses many issues related to work and life balance. Some lawyers are trying to obtain a part time schedule, and it's just not working. They are not valued as part time workers, and working part time effects their advancement. This working of less hours sometimes puts a kink in other peoples schedules. There are also a lot of other issues trying to create a flexible schedule. Women are trying to gain respect, but in the law work place, working less hours will not gain you the respect you want.
In terms of women working, it was said that women some times to not have their heart and soul at work, but also says that if they have something to look forward to at the end of the day, they work more efficiently and diligently. Mothers do no need to give up their law careers, but the family definitely suffers.
The working mother needs a few factors going on in her situation. If the have a significant other they have to trade duties to balance out family life. And now younger men are demanding time off to spend with their families. In Joan's book, there is progressive movements which need to be established in work structures, which is somewhat happening in English's' writings. But overall i think that the law realm is an oversturctured good ole boys club, and certain firms are inflexible to different schedules that are requested.