A Leisure of One's Own is a unique introduction to issues and questions about women and their leisure, offering a social psychological analysis from a feminist perspective. The book is clearly set out to enable the reader to examine the various aspects of women's leisure and to continue with further research and analysis. The authors begin by examinin g the reasons for studying women and leisure, and continue by investigating the patriarchal structures in society through the past century. These are then re-examined from the feminist perspective, revealing a parallel between the changing social roles of women and their recreational and leisure opportunities. At the end of each chapter there is a useful summary which provides a framework for further analysis and research into the future of women's leisure.
- ISBN10 0910251290
- ISBN13 9780910251297
- Publish Date 7 December 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 March 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Spon Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English