Gender Equality at Work Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows Formalising Non-Care Work in and Around the House
Gender Equality at Work Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows Formalising Non-Care Work in and Around the House

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-07-07

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9264915761

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Despite years of growth in the number of women in paid work, gender roles in unpaid housework have remained remarkably rigid. Unpaid housework can be outsourced to non-care household service providers, such as cleaners or housekeepers, however, high prices, a substantial tax burden and a lack of easy access impose barriers to greater formalisation of the household service sector.

Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows
Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows

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Published: 2021

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9789264480902

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Despite years of growth in the number of women in paid work, gender roles in unpaid housework have remained remarkably rigid. Unpaid housework can be outsourced to non-care household service providers, such as cleaners or housekeepers, however, high prices, a substantial tax burden and a lack of easy access impose barriers to greater formalisation of the household service sector. With the aim of increasing work-life balance for households, in particular for women in employment, and reducing the wide-ranging practice of undeclared employment, a number of OECD countries have implemented policies to formalise and boost the provision of non-care household services. This report illustrates the importance of the non-care household service sector and reviews international approaches in formalising the non-care household service market, ranging from providing tax incentives or granting social vouchers, to identify good practice. To highlight the potential economic gains that could follow from easing the housework burden, the report also estimates the economic value of unpaid housework provided by men and women.

Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows
Bringing Household Services Out of the Shadows

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Published: 2021

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9789264419490

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Despite years of growth in the number of women in paid work, gender roles in unpaid housework have remained remarkably rigid. Unpaid housework can be outsourced to non-care household service providers, such as cleaners or housekeepers, however, high prices, a substantial tax burden and a lack of easy access impose barriers to greater formalisation of the household service sector. With the aim of increasing work-life balance for households, in particular for women in employment, and reducing the wide-ranging practice of undeclared employment, a number of OECD countries have implemented policies to formalise and boost the provision of non-care household services. This report illustrates the importance of the non-care household service sector and reviews international approaches in formalising the non-care household service market, ranging from providing tax incentives or granting social vouchers, to identify good practice. To highlight the potential economic gains that could follow from easing the housework burden, the report also estimates the economic value of unpaid housework provided by men and women.

Domestic and Care Work in Modern France
Domestic and Care Work in Modern France

Author: Jan Windebank

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-06-30

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 3031335643

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This book explores the organization and divisions of labour of domestic and care work in modern France and in so doing, reveals some of the drivers of and obstacles to change in the relationship between gender, the family, and the French state. The book finds that both the policies and social norms that structure how domestic and care work is carried out and by whom in contemporary France have been influenced by historical legacies dating back to the Revolution such as French Republicanism and pronatalism, and more recent political currents such as the self-management movement and materialist feminism. Chapter 1 sets out the analytical framework for the book, while Chapter 2 explores the historical legacies that help shape contemporary domestic and care work in France. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 focus on the specific activities of parental and childcare work, long-term care for adults, and domestic work in the contemporary period. Chapter 6 discusses the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions on domestic and care work, and Chapter 7 concludes the discussion.

Interim Guidance Note on Mainstreaming Gender at The IMF
Interim Guidance Note on Mainstreaming Gender at The IMF

Author: International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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This interim note provides general guidance on the operationalization of the IMF’s Strategy Toward Mainstreaming Gender. It offers a comprehensive overview of how IMF staff can integrate macrocritical gender issues into the IMF’s core areas of surveillance, lending, and capacity development. Key topics include i) identifying and assessing macrocritical gender gaps; ii) the “light touch” and “deep dive” approaches; iii) early insights on integrating gender into IMF-supported programs; iv) capacity development on gender or with a gender lens; v) synergies with other workstreams and vi) the importance of collaboration. It also includes summaries and links to relevant tools, databases, IMF staff reports, and relevant literature.

Working Together for Integration Skills and Labour Market Integration of Immigrants and their Children in Flanders
Working Together for Integration Skills and Labour Market Integration of Immigrants and their Children in Flanders

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-06-28

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9264772103

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Flanders experienced large inflows of immigrants over the past decade, coming from an increasingly diverse range of countries, with growth rates outpacing the Netherlands, France and Germany, as well as Belgium as a whole. While integration outcomes have improved in recent years, some of the core indicators remain unfavourable in international comparison, especially for non-EU immigrant women, refugees, and youth with migrant parents.

Gender Equality at Work The Role of Firms in the Gender Wage Gap in Germany
Gender Equality at Work The Role of Firms in the Gender Wage Gap in Germany

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-10-12

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 9264488545

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The review analyses gender differences in job mobility and the earnings consequences of career breaks following childbirth to shed light on the evolution of the gender wage gap across the working life. To put results for Germany in context, they are systematically benchmarked to those of four nearby countries (i.e. Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Sweden). The policy discussion extends the empirical analysis by putting forward a comprehensive policy package with an emphasis on policies targeted at firms.

Beyond Applause? Improving Working Conditions in Long-Term Care
Beyond Applause? Improving Working Conditions in Long-Term Care

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-06-27

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9264445587

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This report presents an in-depth cross-country analysis of how long-term care workers fare along the different dimensions of job quality. In the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the applause for care workers was a clear expression of the strong recognition of their hard work and exposure to risks in their job.

The Short and Winding Road to 2030 Measuring Distance to the SDG Targets
The Short and Winding Road to 2030 Measuring Distance to the SDG Targets

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-04-27

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9264803343

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has an unprecedented ambition, but also confronts countries with an enormous challenge given the complex and integrated nature of the Agenda with its 17 Goals, underpinned by 169 Targets. To assist national governments with their implementation, the OECD has developed a unique methodology allowing comparison of progress across SDG goals and targets, and also over time.

Gender Equality at Work The Economic Case for More Gender Equality in Estonia
Gender Equality at Work The Economic Case for More Gender Equality in Estonia

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-12-06

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 9264449019

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Gender equality is not just about fairness and equity; it is also about economic empowerment and economic growth. Estonia has made great strides towards gender equality. Girls today outperform boys in educational attainment, but they are less likely than boys to study mathematics or information and communication technology.