FCFC 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Living Wage, Early Childhood Education
26 Mar 2017
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Living wage: wages that are above federal or state minimum wage levels, usually ranging from 100% to 130% of the poverty line. Nonstandard work schedules: job schedules that are part-time, sub-contracted, temporary in nature, occur at night, or offer irregular work schedules. Household labor: in general, the unpaid work done to maintain family members and/or home. Routine household labor: non-discretionary, routine tasks that can"t be postponed, such as cooking, washing dishes, or cleaning. Occasional labor: household tasks that are more time-flexible and discretionary, such as household repairs, yard care, or paying bills. Time-availability perspective: a perspective that suggests the division of labor is largely determined by. The need for household labor, such as the number of children in the home. Each partner"s availability to preform household tasks, such as the number of hours spent in paid work. Work-family conflict: a form of tension under which people feel the pressures from work and family roles are incompatible in some way.
