… competing demands on time (double burden of home and work responsibilities). Although most of these difficulties … horizontal gender segregation reconciling work and family life prejudices and stereotypes about women in business. … to be self-employed is motivated by the search for a good balance between work and family life and by financial needs, …
… the effects can be seen in increased numbers starting work. The evidence is consistent with the theory that the … of flexible working arrangements allows women to better balance their formal employment with other demands on their … leave schemes can help parents reconcile work and family life, and maintain their connection to the labour market …