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COVID-19 and the Gender Employment Gap among Parents of Young Children

5 July 2020
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05 July 2020

Original abstract

Working life in Canada has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Labour Force Survey data, we show that gender employment gaps among parents of young children widened considerably between February and May 2020, net of differences in job and personal characteristics. Gender gaps grew more for parents of elementary school-aged children rather than preschoolers, and among less educated parents. To aid postpandemic recovery and prepare for future disruptive disasters/pandemics, policy-makers should focus attention on fostering an accessible, well-funded public care sector and implementing flexible leave policies beyond the period of infancy to help working parents manage caregiving demands equitably.

Reference

Qian, Y. et Fuller, S. (2020). COVID-19 and the Gender Employment Gap among Parents of Young Children. Canadian Public Policy, 46(52). DOI: 10.3138/cpp.2020-077

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COVID-19, employment, gender equality, inequality, labour market, parents

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