Report
Gender equality in the workforce
Oct 29, 2014
Short Statistical Report No. 2
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This statistical paper focuses on the relationship between parenthood and employment. The report looks into a number of related aspects and gender differences are then investigated by examining these various aspects and contrasting men and women. The analysis of these aspects focused on employment rate differences between parents and nonparents; working hours among parents and non-parents; gender inequalities with regard to work interruption and parental leave; and attitudes towards parental involvement in work and care.
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Gender gap with regard to employment: parents and non-parents
Chapter Three
Part-time working and flexible working: the role of parenthood
Chapter Four
Parents temporarily out of work: work interruption and leave
Chapter Five
Conclusions
Appendix A
Data description
Appendix B
Annex to Figure 16
Appendix C
Maternity and parental leave: length and benefits
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