1. Objectifs

Intentions :
Cette recherche explore «les différentes façons par lesquelles le loisir est représenté dans les structures politiques auxquelles les nouvelles mères font face à Toronto et Montréal.» (p. 11)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Données documentaires diverses

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

General results show that «despite considerable policy gains, the role of leisure as a mechanism of wellbeing has been neglected in social policy discussions [and] is represented in ways that discursively align with broader political goals, thus muting potential to transform social relations.» (p. 110) Study shows that «Ontario and Quebec are oriented much differently. Ontario is oriented towards a neoliberal approach, in which social policy is individualistic and de-gendered. [I]n contrast, Quebec’s approach to social policy, while not immune to neoliberal forces, is more social democratic and gender focused.» (p. 123) Results demonstrate that «[even if] one might expect to see a social vision of leisure for new mothers in Montreal, [o]ur study reveals that leisure is represented this way, despite considerable similarities to Toronto programs. Indeed, although the most prominent programs offered in Montreal’s boroughs are leisure based parenting programs and fitness programs, two additional program types are offered: leisure-based integration programs and leisure-based respite programs.» (p. 128) Authors conclude that «[o]f the two cities we investigated, Montreal reveals slightly more concerned with issues such as caregiver respite or the potential re-distribution of care-work […].» (p. 133)