Die Schweizer Welten der Familienpolitik

The division of labour doesn't just take place between partners in the household, but also between the state and the family. This comprehensive publication on family policy in Switzerland explains the theoretical concepts behind the division of labour and, using this as a foundation, characterizes the state's family policy measures. Accordingly, this book provides, on the one hand, a first systematic and thorough overview of Swiss family policies and situates them within their national and international context. On the other hand, it demonstrates how state support differs according to the family’s place of residence and, consequently, how families (and family models) face different realities depending on their canton of residence.