… signs of a worsening situation for women in many areas of work and home life. The Index paints a picture of rising … is a big concern. We have to value caring and cleaning work done by women. We need to challenge the assumption that … for women. The impact was particularly strong for those in paid employment. Women were also more likely than men to face …
… COVID-19 pandemic showed that: Due to lockdown measures, paid employment declined, while the amount of unpaid household work and childcare increased significantly. Even though men … during the summer of 2020, women did not return to paid employment to the same extent that men did. This could …
… inequalities in the labour market. The bulk of unpaid care work is done by women, and this hinders their access to employment. The paid care sector has a large share of women employees who are … usually make it more convenient for women to opt out of paid employment and care for their families, compared to men. …
… or sick and disabled relatives keeps many women out of paidwork and this has life-long consequences for their career, … of the EU (2016). This report is part of EIGE's regular work to monitor progress in the implementation of the Beijing …