Italian moms with 3+ kids work far fewer years than dads, while Finland shows equality

Expected working life for mothers and fathers aged 40 with 3+ children. Credit: MPIDR Over the past century, the number of working women in Western countries has steadily increased. However, numerous studies show that it is still primarily women who have to manage the balancing act between parenthood and working life. Compared to fathers and childless women, mothers often have a less straightforward career path and face greater hurdles to career advancement. Little research has been done on what happens to women’s employment trajectories from midlife when childrearing efforts are Read More

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