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The social stratification of time use patterns
1Nuffield College and Department of Sociology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
The British Journal of Sociology
|April 30, 2020
Summary
Social class significantly shapes how individuals use their time, affecting work, leisure, and childcare patterns. These time use disparities reveal and reinforce social inequalities in Britain.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Social Stratification
- Time Use Studies
Background:
- Social inequality influences time allocation, and vice versa.
- Limited research exists on social class stratification of time use patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze time use patterns by social class and gender in Britain for 1983 and 2015.
- To investigate the social stratification of diverse time use patterns.
Main Methods:
- Utilized sequence analysis to identify distinct time use patterns.
- Analyzed data from 1983 and 2015 to capture temporal changes.
Main Results:
- Identified 13 distinct time use clusters associated with social class, gender, and day of the week.
- Observed shifts in men's and women's work schedules, with increased domestic work for men and increased standard working days for women.
- Highlighted significant class-based differences in paid/unpaid work and leisure, with working-class individuals experiencing more weekend shift work and unpaid work.
Conclusions:
- Time use patterns are socially stratified by class and gender.
- Changes in time use between 1983 and 2015 reflect and potentially exacerbate social inequalities.
- Time use analysis offers valuable insights into understanding social stratification.
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