This book presents a challenge to feminist perspectives that see the glass ceiling as the exclusive domain of women's careers and work life. The authors address existing debates and extend them to include original empirical evidence from several US and UK comparative studies that look at the effect of caring for dependents (including care for children and elder care) upon the careers and aspirations of both men and women.

Contents:
1. Introduction
Part One: Examining the Area
2. Diverse Perspectives/Diverse Conclusions
3. Broadening the Debate
4. Gender Free Impact of Caregiving
Part Two: Some Empirical Evidence
5. The Need for Empirical Evidence
6. Care Giving and Perceptions of Commitment
7. Care Giving and Development Opportunities
8. Care Giving and Career Attainment
9. Care Giving and Time/Freedom: Is Home Base Covered?
Part Three: Implications
10. Emerging Issues
11. Tensions for the Individuals (and their families)
12. Tensions for the Companies
13. Tensions for the State
14. Conclusions