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The Division of Labour in Early Child Care—Mothers and Others*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2009

Berry Mayall
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Abstract

This paper is concerned with the work of child care and with the division of work between mothers and others. Drawing on research data, it explores the idea that this work takes place in a domain located between the public and the private. The perspectives of mothers and health visitors on child care and health care are considered, with particular reference to their perspectives on their own and others' knowledge and responsibility.

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Journal of Social Policy , Volume 19 , Issue 3 , July 1990 , pp. 299 - 330
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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