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A Comparative Analysis of European Time Transfers between Generations and GendersSocio-demographic and Economic Factors Affecting Intergenerational and Gender Relationships in Europe

A Comparative Analysis of European Time Transfers between Generations and Genders:... [During a considerable period of life, work represents a significant time constraint. However, when speaking of work, unpaid domestic time and informal care are usually ignored. Time devoted to non-market work is a fundamental component of intergenerational transfers. Traditionally, women tend to invest more time than men in household and family care. However, the magnitude of gender differences in household production and the intensity of family obligations vary remarkably across countries, mostly depending on the complex interaction of micro- and macro-level factors. Among the former, life course-related characteristics such as age, working status and household composition play a significant role. On the other hand, the state directly and indirectly contributes to shape gender and intergenerational relationships through public policies. This chapter aims to provide background information on the European framework of intergenerational and gender relationships, presenting a set of economic and socio-demographic indicators together with their evolution in recent years.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Comparative Analysis of European Time Transfers between Generations and GendersSocio-demographic and Economic Factors Affecting Intergenerational and Gender Relationships in Europe

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Springer Netherlands
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© The Author(s) 2015 2015
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978-94-017-9590-6
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1 –17
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10.1007/978-94-017-9591-3_1
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Abstract

[During a considerable period of life, work represents a significant time constraint. However, when speaking of work, unpaid domestic time and informal care are usually ignored. Time devoted to non-market work is a fundamental component of intergenerational transfers. Traditionally, women tend to invest more time than men in household and family care. However, the magnitude of gender differences in household production and the intensity of family obligations vary remarkably across countries, mostly depending on the complex interaction of micro- and macro-level factors. Among the former, life course-related characteristics such as age, working status and household composition play a significant role. On the other hand, the state directly and indirectly contributes to shape gender and intergenerational relationships through public policies. This chapter aims to provide background information on the European framework of intergenerational and gender relationships, presenting a set of economic and socio-demographic indicators together with their evolution in recent years.]

Published: Dec 9, 2014

Keywords: Labor Market; Employment Rate; Parental Leave; European Union Country; European Union Member State

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