Routledge Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance Research Book

Explore the complex realities of modern employment with Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance: Glass Handcuffs and Working Men in the U.S. Published by Routledge, this research examines how the pressure to achieve a work-life balance has become a central part of the American cultural fabric. While a small group of privileged employees claim to have mastered the balance between career and personal life, most workers face significant organizational and economic constraints. This book analyzes why maintaining a reasonable split between paid work and other life aspects is difficult for many. It moves beyond traditional views to show that these struggles are not limited to women; men are increasingly finding it difficult to manage multiple roles simultaneously. This study provides a deep look into the systemic challenges that prevent true balance in the modern United States workforce.