2006
DOI: 10.1093/lawfam/ebl009
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Work/Family Policy in France: From State Familialism to State Feminism?

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“…This relatively high level of fertility is related to a tradition of familialism, i.e., an ideology that promotes the family as an institution (Revillard 2006), and a generous and diverse family policy, i.e., a combination of allowances, tax deductions, and childcare facilities that make it possible to combine family and work (Toulemon, Pailhé, and Rossier 2008).…”
Section: Fertility In Francementioning
confidence: 99%
“…This relatively high level of fertility is related to a tradition of familialism, i.e., an ideology that promotes the family as an institution (Revillard 2006), and a generous and diverse family policy, i.e., a combination of allowances, tax deductions, and childcare facilities that make it possible to combine family and work (Toulemon, Pailhé, and Rossier 2008).…”
Section: Fertility In Francementioning
confidence: 99%
“…In discussing the development of French family policy, Revillard (2006) speaks of the 'French paradox' in which policy has encouraged women's employment within a tradition of 'state familialism' rather than 'state feminism' (Commaille 1993). In other words, a role for the state in reconciling family and employment responsibilities is longstanding in the country but is not couched in terms of the achievement of gender equality (Lewis, Knijn et al 2008).…”
Section: Gender and Social Policy In Francementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Support to working mothers was developed in an ambivalent context caught between two movements: one that promoted family values and focused on large, traditional families, and the other, feminist, movement that advocated the individualization of social rights and the participation of women in the labour market (Commaille et al, 2002;Revillard, 2006;Fagnani, 2008). The issue of reconciling work and family life developed during the 1970s and 1980s.…”
Section: Ii3 a Growing But Ambiguous Focus On The Work-life Balancementioning
confidence: 99%