P. J. P. Goldberg
- Published in print:
- 1992
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198201540
- eISBN:
- 9780191674938
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198201540.003.0007
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Medieval History, Economic History
This chapter examines patterns of cohesion and residence. Looking at poll tax returns, it is possible to determine a measure of the mean household size (MHS) for an entire community. Within urban ...
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This chapter examines patterns of cohesion and residence. Looking at poll tax returns, it is possible to determine a measure of the mean household size (MHS) for an entire community. Within urban society, some sort of group solidarity among women was reinforced by their concentration within certain areas of the town, a phenomenon described as ‘spinster clustering’. This pattern in the suburbs and poor tenements may be related to the migration of women into the town and is apparent from the poll tax listings. Women frequently turned to their peers for companionship, mutual support, exchange of information, and spiritual and material succour.Less
This chapter examines patterns of cohesion and residence. Looking at poll tax returns, it is possible to determine a measure of the mean household size (MHS) for an entire community. Within urban society, some sort of group solidarity among women was reinforced by their concentration within certain areas of the town, a phenomenon described as ‘spinster clustering’. This pattern in the suburbs and poor tenements may be related to the migration of women into the town and is apparent from the poll tax listings. Women frequently turned to their peers for companionship, mutual support, exchange of information, and spiritual and material succour.
Juyeon Kim and Linda J. Waite
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780804785853
- eISBN:
- 9780804786430
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.11126/stanford/9780804785853.003.0010
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Microeconomics
This chapter presents an analysis of the influence of changes in family size and complexity of living relationships on a family's economic well-being during the Great Recession. The analysis reveals ...
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This chapter presents an analysis of the influence of changes in family size and complexity of living relationships on a family's economic well-being during the Great Recession. The analysis reveals that the average size of households did not change markedly following the Great Recession. However, the stable average conceals considerable churning with about one-third of households adding or losing members. Decreases in household size and complexity are associated with higher standards of living in the household for white families, no change for African American families, and a lower standard of living for Hispanic families. The authors conclude that while families play an important role in providing income support in difficult economic times, changes in living arrangements that increase family size typically result in decreases in economic welfare.Less
This chapter presents an analysis of the influence of changes in family size and complexity of living relationships on a family's economic well-being during the Great Recession. The analysis reveals that the average size of households did not change markedly following the Great Recession. However, the stable average conceals considerable churning with about one-third of households adding or losing members. Decreases in household size and complexity are associated with higher standards of living in the household for white families, no change for African American families, and a lower standard of living for Hispanic families. The authors conclude that while families play an important role in providing income support in difficult economic times, changes in living arrangements that increase family size typically result in decreases in economic welfare.
Camilla Toulmin
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- March 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780198852766
- eISBN:
- 9780191887147
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780198852766.003.0005
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Development, Growth, and Environmental
In Dlonguébougou (DBG), rapid demographic growth has led to a tripling of the village population, but demographic performance remains uneven between households and couples. DBG demonstrates the ...
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In Dlonguébougou (DBG), rapid demographic growth has led to a tripling of the village population, but demographic performance remains uneven between households and couples. DBG demonstrates the persistence of domestic groups, of more than thirty people, far larger than comparable households elsewhere in West Africa. Working as a farming group, a residential unit, and an economic enterprise permitting livelihood diversification, these households also generate children and descendants. Institutions are key to managing risks in an uncertain setting. Larger groups find it easier to gather the capital to invest in key assets; they face less risk from failure to reproduce; and there is greater space for individual income earning. In this patriarchal society, women and girls travel well-worn marriage pathways between households and villages. Despite the advantages of large size, households fragment because of conflicts over assets or women, or following the death of the household head.Less
In Dlonguébougou (DBG), rapid demographic growth has led to a tripling of the village population, but demographic performance remains uneven between households and couples. DBG demonstrates the persistence of domestic groups, of more than thirty people, far larger than comparable households elsewhere in West Africa. Working as a farming group, a residential unit, and an economic enterprise permitting livelihood diversification, these households also generate children and descendants. Institutions are key to managing risks in an uncertain setting. Larger groups find it easier to gather the capital to invest in key assets; they face less risk from failure to reproduce; and there is greater space for individual income earning. In this patriarchal society, women and girls travel well-worn marriage pathways between households and villages. Despite the advantages of large size, households fragment because of conflicts over assets or women, or following the death of the household head.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Beila Leboeuf
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- December 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780197518199
- eISBN:
- 9780197518229
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780197518199.003.0007
- Subject:
- Social Work, Social Policy
This chapter presents evidence suggesting that the movement of women into the workforce, combined with changing trends in marriage, divorce, and life expectancy, may have contributed to rising ...
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This chapter presents evidence suggesting that the movement of women into the workforce, combined with changing trends in marriage, divorce, and life expectancy, may have contributed to rising household inequality. Over the past four decades, women’s labor force participation has risen, especially in skilled occupations and particularly for mothers. Women’s educational attainment has also risen, facilitating entry into professional careers in record numbers. As more women went to school and work, declining marriage rates, changing selection into marriage, and assortative mating may have contributed to a rise in high dual-income households. On the other hand, high divorce rates and higher life expectancy may have led to more single-female led low-income households. While the empirical evidence is mixed, results are generally consistent with the conclusion that women’s professional progress may have indirectly and unintentionally contributed to rising inequality.Less
This chapter presents evidence suggesting that the movement of women into the workforce, combined with changing trends in marriage, divorce, and life expectancy, may have contributed to rising household inequality. Over the past four decades, women’s labor force participation has risen, especially in skilled occupations and particularly for mothers. Women’s educational attainment has also risen, facilitating entry into professional careers in record numbers. As more women went to school and work, declining marriage rates, changing selection into marriage, and assortative mating may have contributed to a rise in high dual-income households. On the other hand, high divorce rates and higher life expectancy may have led to more single-female led low-income households. While the empirical evidence is mixed, results are generally consistent with the conclusion that women’s professional progress may have indirectly and unintentionally contributed to rising inequality.
