Multiple Role Women

Abstract

SynopsisOver the past 2 decades there has been a steady increase in women’s participation in the labour force and in activities outside of the home. This has greatly increased the numbers of multiple role women who attempt to combine traditional roles of wife and/or mother with employment. Societal changes that have contributed to this phenomenon are reviewed. Role strain, role conflict, and role overload resulting from the negotiation of multiple roles by females are explored. The positive value of role expansion is recognized.