Invisible work : bilingualism, language choice, and childrearing in intermarried families / / Toshie Okita

• Autore: Okita Toshie
• Pubblicazione: Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : Benjamins Pub. Co., c2002
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (285 p.)
• Disciplina: 420/.42956/0941
• Soggetto topico: Bilingualism - Great Britain; Japanese - Great Britain - Languages; Child rearing - Great Britain
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-250) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: InvisibleWork -- Editorial page -- Title page -- LCC data -- Table of contents -- List of figures and tables -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Developing a conceptual framework -- Chapter 3: Research methods -- Chapter 4: Japanese-British families in the UK -- Chapter 5: Initial language decision -- Chapter 6: Getting on -- Chapter 7: Childrearing -- Chapter 8: Going to school -- Chapter 9: Family relationships, identity and ethnicity -- Chapter 10: Concluding discussion -- Bibliography -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Appendix 3 -- Index -- IMPACT: Studies in Language and Society.
• Sommario/riassunto: There is growing recognition that 'context' is important for bilingual language development, but understanding of that context remains underdeveloped. This innovative study, spanning the fields of bilingualism, ethnicity and family studies, shows how language use in intermarried families is deeply intertwined with the experience of everyday childrearing, in specific socio-historical contexts. This is why, despite good intentions, expert advice and effort, bilingual-child rearing often encounters difficulties. Conversely, drawing on in-depth interviews of twenty eight Japanese mother - British father families in the UK, the study uses a focus on language issues to portray actual childrearing dynamics and 'situated ethnicity' in intermarried families. Presenting a vivid picture of the 'invisible work' of mothers in these families, and how they attempt to resolve conflicting pressures and demands over childrearing, language and education, the author shows the importance of 'recognition' and shared responsibility. This book will interest researchers, practitioners and parents interested in bilingualism, ethnically diverse families and multicultural education.
• Titolo autorizzato: Invisible work
• ISBN: 1-282-16208-X; 9786612162084; 90-272-9765-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910815917603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Impact, studies in language and society ; ; 12.