Roundtable: Finding Work-Life Balance

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Work-life balance has historically been an issue of concern to women, who have had primary responsibility for all things domestic. More recently a shift has begun in family care, both allowing and expecting men to do more. In addition, the rise in "same sex" families mean some of the old divisions aren't relevant. For these and other sociological reasons, the current generation entering the work force sees establishing a work-life balance as critical. We will share challenges as well as productive (and unproductive) strategies.

Sub Unit

• Area XIII: Roundtable Sessions

Chair

• Nicole Rader, Mississippi State University

Discussants

• Ellen G. Cohn, Florida International University

• Rebecca D. Petersen, Kennesaw State University

• Nicole Rader, Mississippi State University