Book description the united states has the most family hostile public policy in the developed world contesting the idea that women need to negotiate better within the family and redefining the notion of success in the workplace joan c williams reinvigorates the work family debate and offers the first steps to making life manageable for all american families. Reshaping the work family debate joan c williams argues that to achieve a more progressive work family model the disadvantage to both women and men of traditional gender roles and the impact of class must both be a part of the conversation williams frames the issue of the work family debate by informing readers that the united states has the most family hostile public policy in the . The william e massey sr lectures in american studies the william e massey sr lectures in american studies 2008 reshaping the work family debate why men and class matter joan c williams add to cart product details paperback 2200 o gbp1795 o eur2000 isbn 9780674064492 publication date 05 07 2012 academic trade 304 pages 6 1 8 x 9 1 4 inches 2 graphs the william e massey . Intended for healthcare professionals menu search browse resources authors librarians. The united states has the most family hostile public policy in the developed world contesting the idea that women need to negotiate better within the family and redefining the notion of success in the workplace joan c williams reinvigorates the work family debate and offers the first steps to making life manageable for all american families