title: Work and reproduction: sociologic context.
abstract: For nearly all women in the U.S., combining reproduction with employment is a complex juggling act. Reproduction as a social process is defined, followed by a review of the status of women at work, ways in which work influences the experience of reproduction, and various maternity provisions in the workplace.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Susser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004651:Employment / Q000639:trends; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D012098:Reproduction; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012944:Social Support; D012962:Sociology, Medical / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States; D014931:Women, Working / Q000523:psychology