Invisible Work Bilingualism, Language Choice and Childrearing in Japanese-British Intermarried Families
| Author/creator | Okita, Toshie Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company Palo Alto : ebrary, Incorporated [Distributor] |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Summary | Annotation 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. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9789027297655 |
| ISBN | 9027297657 (E-Book) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9789027297655 |
| Stock number | 00003516 |