Do mothers in the Nordic countries earn less than fathers up to midlife?

07. May 2025 Equality, Families 0
Do mothers in the Nordic countries earn less than fathers up to midlife?
Jessica Nisén The Nordic countries tend to be seen as forerunners in promoting gender equality, which has been facilitated by the provision of comprehensive family policies in these countries. Such policies include job-protected and income-compensated family leave, universal access to affordable and publicly subsidised childcare to enable mothers and fathers to return to full-time work ...

Mothers miss out – Limited adult education opportunities in the context of scarce public support

21. November 2024 Education, Equality, Families 0
Mothers miss out – Limited adult education opportunities in the context of scarce public support
Heta Pöyliö & Patricia McMullin Formal adult education can advance gender equality by boosting female employment and addressing women’s labor market disadvantages. Policies supporting adult education and work-family balance can help mothers overcome barriers to pursuing their learning goals. In order for the Finnish economy to maintain a sustainable labour force, the opportunities to adapt ...