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Assignment 6: The Second Shift

Please read the chapter from the book “The Second Shift’” by Arlie Hochschild. This chapter is linked on the syllabus on the wiki. Then answer the following questions on your blog. Make sure to answer the questions 1 - 3 BASED on the reading, not your own opinion. Clearly indicate that you have done the reading by paraphrasing and using the Harvard method for in-test citations, i.e. (Hochschild, 1989).

According to the reading by Arlie Hochschild, from her book The Second Shift:

1. According to Hochschild, what is the “Second Shift?”

2. Hochschild argues that families create “myths” about their division of household labor. Name and describe the family MYTH created by Nancy and Evan Holt.

3. According to Hochschild, what is the purpose of family myths?

4. How do you expect to divide household labor and child care when you start a family? Please note whether you intend to work full-time, part-time, or stay at home when married and/or when you have young children.