Catherine Hakim Books

Catherine Hakim's updated edition explores contemporary debates surrounding women's roles in both domestic settings and the workforce. It delves into key issues related to women's work, offering insights into the complexities of balancing home responsibilities with paid employment. The text serves as a critical examination of the evolving landscape of women's contributions and challenges in various spheres.

Focusing on the design of social and economic research, this book offers a comprehensive overview of key theoretical and policy issues. It includes real-life research illustrations and incorporates numerous updates from the previous edition, making it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary research challenges and methodologies.

The "Preference Theory" introduces a groundbreaking framework to understand women's choices between family and career, marking a shift from traditional male-centric theories in sociology and economics. Catherine Hakim identifies five significant historical changes that shape contemporary women's decisions in affluent 21st-century societies, offering insights into their evolving roles and preferences. This multi-disciplinary approach highlights the complexities of female behavior and the factors influencing their work-life balance.

Ground-breaking study showing how the internet is changing the nature of marriage, the power of women and the role of affairs.

Honey Money shows how men and women can do better in the workplace and life by boosting their attractiveness. Why are some people a success at everything? Why do doors open for them wherever they go? The answer, Catherine Hakim shows, is the power of erotic capital: a magic combination of attractiveness and charisma that is at the heart of how we work, live and conduct our relationships. She reveals why erotic capital is just as influential as how rich, clever or well-connected you are in life - often more so. And how reading this book can help you boost your potential. 'Should be read out to young girls because it states that you can be a feminist, you can be strong and independent and clever, and you can wear a nice frock and high heels while you do this' Bryony Gordon, Daily Telegraph

David Beckham hat es, Anne Will auch – und Carla Bruni erst recht: Die Rede ist von erotischem Kapital. Die Soziologin Catherine Hakim zeigt einen überraschenden Weg an die Spitze der Gesellschaft und bricht dabei so manches Tabu: Nicht nur Intelligenz bringt uns weiter – wir müssen neu lernen, Sex-Appeal und Schönheit für uns zu nutzen. Feministische Scheuklappen haben Frauen jahrzehntelang nicht weitergebracht, im Gegenteil: Wer hierzulande zu gut aussieht, dem wird von vornherein der IQ gekürzt. Bewusst eingesetzte Attraktivität gilt als anstößig, dabei spielt das gewisse Etwas für den sozialen Aufstieg eine ebenso große Rolle wie die Ausbildung. Und das Beste ist: Jeder kann es entwickeln und erlernen!