Issues around work-life balance are high on the political agenda, reflecting a general concern that 'time poverty' may be damaging to individuals, society, and the economy. Women's increased role in the labor market has combined with concerns about the damaging effects of long working hours to push time-related issues up the policy agenda in many Western nations. Wide-ranging and accessible, this book assesses policy alternatives in the light of feminist theory and factual evidence. Gender and the Politics of Time examines how political theory can improve our understanding of the society in which we live, and thereby contribute to policies aimed at reducing exploitation and enabling more people to realize their human potential.