Empowerment through Dialogue: Women’s Experience with Division of Labor as a Leisure Constraint in Family Life
Keyword
SatisfactionMarried Women
Social Aspects
Research
Family Life
Psychological Aspects
Families & Family Life
Gender Equity
Women
Division Of LaborFamilyMothersFamily TravelFamily VacationFocus Groups
Date Published
2017-12-06Metadata
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Women in American society experience high levels of stress and the resultant physical and psychological challenges. While leisure is often seen as a context for stress relief, a variety of leisure constraints make it difficult for many women to have this experience. A focus group was conducted with five women who are mothers of young children to explore the division of labor in family travel. This paper reports on the experience of participant empowerment, which occurred through the dialogue that took place. Findings from this study have implications for those seeking to empower people who experience discrimination and marginalization in a variety of settings. We explore the value of creating safe spaces and facilitating dialogue as a means of mitigating against alienation, enhancing community building, and creating solidarity.Collections
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