… Greater autonomy in setting work-time schedules — for some The average weekly working hours of employees in the EU are on the decline as overall … a better work—life balance so that they are more able to care for children or dependent relatives (Akgunduz & …
… to quality and sustainable public infrastructure such as care and educational facilities, health services and … and participation in social and economic activities. The complex interplay between mobility, out-of-home activities, care responsibilities and paid work …
… Equally shared or not, childcare is a key dimension of gender equality Family structures have changed drastically in recent decades. The male breadwinner model is no longer pre-eminent, … affect gender roles, particularly in the division ofcare work at home, is key to progress on gender equality. …
… The quest for a work—life balance has become a modern holy grail. The dizzying speed of change in the world of work, propelled by a digital … is based on three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents 15 indicators …
… Across the EU, women and men report similar level of access to … share of women with disabilities lacking access to medical care was 30 %, 23 % and 22 % respectively. In contrast, in …
… Not only does family type determine the overall time that women and men spend caring for their … gender inequalities in caring. When different types of families are compared, a distinct difference is observed. … age groups. The age cohort most likely to do unpaid care work every day is that of 25-49-year-olds, the group …
… poverty is mostly concentrated in families where women are the sole earners. In 2017, 35 % of lone mothers in the EU were at risk of poverty, compared … they receive. Although women’s shouldering of unpaid care duties is often perceived as a ‘family’ choice, poverty …
… Being a parent continues to hinder women, but not men, in the labour market. FTE employment rates of women with children were around 60 % (Figure 12) … mothers living in couples. The disproportionate weight ofcare duties on mothers limits their participation in or …
… This fourth edition ofthe Gender Equality Index comes at a turbulent time when … cuts across three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents indicators in …
… Gender Equality Index 2019 Domain of work The domain of work, with a score of 72.0, keeps the … but are under-represented in others, such as teaching and care work. Women’s disproportionate responsibility for care …
… Gender is understood as one of a wide range of factors that shape the health outcomes of a population (Sen, Östlin, & George, … ability to access resources, to make decisions and to care for their health. Timely access to good-quality, …
… The time that women and men have for personal matters and … debated issue in the EU. Besides the need for self-care and care for others, it implies the negotiation of boundaries between paid and unpaid work (Hochschild, …
… The EU continues its snail’s pace when it comes to gender … 52. The biggest improver is Portugal, with an increase of 3.9 points, followed closely by Estonia with 3.1 points. … are rising in the EU, which pushes up demand for long-term care services for older people and people with disabilities. …
… Is gender equality in the EU still moving at a snail’s pace? What can we do … out this October when EIGE gives an update on the state of gender equality in the EU. A new feature of this year’s … and personal commitments, especially when they have to care for young children, older relatives or family members …
… in work-life balance for all can be achieved in a variety of ways. The initiatives that companies can offer can range from … for both women and men? Encouraging men’s participation in care responsibilities requires conscious effort and the …
… In 2017 the EU adopted the Pillar of Social Rights to help deliver … leave, flexible working arrangements and access to care services. Women and men shall have equal access to …
… The example below is a policy document from the fictional country of Michland. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are …