Management of Family and Employment Responsibilities by Mexican American and Anglo American Women

Both Anglo American and Mexican American women are entering the work force in increasing numbers. A research study was conducted to compare how Mexican American and Anglo American women handle home and work responsibilities. Because of variations in cultural expectations and values, it was postulate...

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Published in:Social work (New York) 1990-05, Vol.35 (3), p.259-265
Main Author: Marlow, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment (Psychology)
Behavior
Child care
Clerical Workers
Coping
Employment
Family Work Relationship
Gender roles
Hispanic Americans
Hispanics
Husbands
Mexican American women
New Mexico
Social aspects
Social life & customs
Social work
Support personnel
White people
Whites
Women
Working Women
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Summary:Both Anglo American and Mexican American women are entering the work force in increasing numbers. A research study was conducted to compare how Mexican American and Anglo American women handle home and work responsibilities. Because of variations in cultural expectations and values, it was postulated that there would be differences between the two groups. The research focused on the differences in self-perceived coping abilities, the use of formal and informal supports, and requested service needs. The findings indicated that few differences existed between the two groups, although the Mexican American women were more likely to express service needs. These findings are in part explained by the groups' similarity in socioeconomic status and occupation.
ISSN:0037-8046
1545-6846
1545-6846
DOI:10.1093/sw/35.3.259