The Christmas Imperative

Leisure, Family and Women’s Work

Leslie Bella

”Bella’s analysis of the oppressive and contradictory nature of the Christmas imperative provides a particularly useful starting point for resisting the onslaught. Her book could make a great Christmas present for your friends, mother and sisters.” — Linda Davis, Social Work, McGill The book originated in a theoretical critique of the androcentric bias in leisure theory. The notion of ‘family leisure’ is particularly problematic as it suggests that all family… (more information)