… below), women are more likely to be in need of long-term care. This is now further complicated as older people, and especially women who are living alone and depend on care from family, friends or neighbours will no longer be … most vulnerable during these situations, and will explore policy measures that can best tackle these inequalities. What …
… Women’s economic empowerment has long been a feature of EU policy, but the shift in priorities in the aftermath of the economic crisis has left the employment policy largely gender blind. Thus the Europe 2020 strategy … that women undertake a disproportionate share of unpaid care work, which limits their participation in the labour …
… A catalyst for gender equality in the making Policy debates on work—life balance traditionally do not … into the labour market following a career break due to care responsibilities. It can be a catalyst for greater … of time suggests a link between the better sharing of care responsibilities within a family and a higher engagement …
… a better work—life balance so that they are more able to care for children or dependent relatives (Akgunduz & … public sector. Given that women shoulder a higher level of care duties, any flexibility difference between genders, … only to organisational but also to wider national public-policy contexts. Women’s generally lower access to …
… affect gender roles, particularly in the division of care work at home, is key to progress on gender equality. … to be active outside the home by transferring traditional care work performed for free within the family to the formal … that childcare is given by family members at home. Policy approaches on this spectrum affect how parents share …
… the EU and its Member States are progressing on this key policy objective. In addition to the work—life … is based on three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents 15 indicators … areas of concern: parental-leave policies; informal care for older people, people with disabilities and LTC …
… age groups. The age cohort most likely to do unpaid care work every day is that of 25-49-year-olds, the group … children. Altogether, 61 % of women of this age group care for others every day compared to 39 % of men. In fact, … of both older people and their carers, a more intense policy push to develop accessible and quality care services …
… year the Index will take an in-depth look at an emerging policy issue that matters for gender equality. We are happy … the furthest way to go. The Index measures the success of policy measures and initiatives, designed to create more …
… measure of gender equality, tailored to fit the EU’s policy goals. It reveals both progress and setbacks, and … cuts across three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents indicators in six specific areas: parental-leave policies; informal care for older adults or people with disabilities, as well as …
… and socioeconomic changes are increasing the demand for care workers, predominantly women trapped in low-quality jobs … In recent years, work—life balance has become a priority policy area for the EU. A key objective of the proposed …
… this year’s Index. Parental leave is one of the important policy measures to support parents who balance caring duties … are rising in the EU, which pushes up demand for long-term care services for older people and people with disabilities. … in the 50-64 age group: 21 % of women and 11 % of men care for older people and/or people with disabilities at …