Title: Assigning care: Gender norms and economic outcomes
Abstract: International Labour ReviewVolume 138, Issue 3 p. 311-326 Assigning care: Gender norms and economic outcomes M. V. Lee BADGETT, M. V. Lee BADGETT *University of Massachusetts, AmherstSearch for more papers by this authorNancy FOLBRE, Nancy FOLBRE **University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Search for more papers by this author M. V. Lee BADGETT, M. V. Lee BADGETT *University of Massachusetts, AmherstSearch for more papers by this authorNancy FOLBRE, Nancy FOLBRE **University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Search for more papers by this author First published: 22 September 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1564-913X.1999.tb00390.xCitations: 87AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Abel, Emily K., Nelson, Margaret K. 1990. " Circles of care: An introductory essay", in Emily K. Abel and Margaret K. 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