Abstract
Family policies cannot be discussed without taking employment, the other side of the work-family equation, into account. Whether one is in favour of it or not, in all European countries childcare is still predominantly a female task, although to a greater extent in some countries than in others, with variations in the degree of public responsibility for childcare and male participation in care. Care duties limit the possibilities for participating in the labour market, as an individual’s time is obviously limited and must be split between professional and private needs. Therefore, it is especially interesting to have a look at female employment and the differences between the various countries.
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Bazant, U. (2016). Female Employment in Europe. In: Roosalu, T., Hofäcker, D. (eds) Rethinking Gender, Work and Care in a New Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137371096_5
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