Can a shorter full-time standard working week contribute to gender equality in the labour market? The debate on working time reduction: a gender perspective
Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research
Published online on June 05, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines whether a shorter full-time standard working week can promote gender equality in the labour market by reshaping the distribution of paid and care work. Based on an overview of employment rates and working hours in the EU, it shows ...
This article examines whether a shorter full-time standard working week can promote gender equality in the labour market by reshaping the distribution of paid and care work. Based on an overview of employment rates and working hours in the EU, it shows ...