Essays about: "formal childcare"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words formal childcare.
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1. Mai Mamma: An exploratory qualitative case study of Apulian mothers' perception of childcare
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In Italy, ideas surrounding family and motherhood seem to be unveiled as myths rather than values. Despite the historical prominence of these notions within the national political and social agenda, the country's support to families and predominantly female caregivers remains severely inadequate. READ MORE
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2. The Impact of Free Childcare Services on Women’s Economic Opportunities: A Case Study in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : While Costa Rica is a country with many impressive social and economic achievements, women in the country are still struggling to participate in and contribute to the economy. The disproportionate share of childcare responsibilities that women in the country often bear, are hindering them from achieving work opportunities and attaining higher educational levels. READ MORE
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3. A Cross-Country Comparison of Family Policies in the Three Nordic Countries : Comparing formal childcare and parental leave policiesof Sweden, Finland, and Denmark
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärdAbstract : The aim of this study is to compare family policies between three Nordic countries. Specifically, the differences and similarities of family policies between the three Nordic countries – Sweden, Finland, and Denmark – regarding formal childcare, parental leave, and parents’ employment are analyzed through a qualitative research method, document analysis. READ MORE
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4. Gender gaps and poverty traps in Mexico's labor markets
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : This research evaluated the existence and magnitude of different gender gap dimensions in the Mexican labor markets using a cross-section database from 2018. We also analyze how narrowing these gender gaps can contribute to reduce poverty levels in Mexico. READ MORE
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5. Environmental Education and Gender: Voices from India and Brazil
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknikAbstract : Dramatic changes in the environmental patterns represent a threat to human beings and life on this planet. However, due to differences in the social roles and rights between women and men, a gender perspective is essential to understand how these changes in the environment are affecting individuals in their societies. READ MORE