… is achieved in both paid and unpaid work. Workers in the care sector, who are mostly women and proved vital for our … working conditions. Improving the conditions and status of care work could also attract more men to these jobs, which … men into female-dominated areas, such as the education and care sectors - not just that labour market impacts are …
… EU. Women working in retail, accommodation, residential care, domestic work and clothing manufacturing suffered heavy … young children aged 0-5 years. Despite men taking on more care responsibilities than before, women’s share of unpaid … Online schooling represents a new form of unpaid care for parents, especially for women who are more involved …
… as the population ages. Most professionals in the formal care sector are women and their working conditions are often … EIGE’s new report on gender equality and long-term care highlights why Europe needs to care more about care. “Covid-19 has shown how essential …
… working around the clock and putting themselves at risk to care for patients. Most of the nurses and healthcare workers … and one in four men (24 %) work in precarious jobs. Unpaid care work will increase Even without a crisis, caring … the EU, nearly a quarter of households depend on informal care from relatives or friends. As physical distancing and …
… equality as women continue to be the main providers of care. While unpaid care work is indispensable to the wellbeing of individuals … part time. More women (19.7 %) than men (14.9 %) provide care for older persons and persons with disabilities, …