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A woman’s place - female participation in the Irish labour market |
Russell, Helen; McGinnity, Frances; Callan, Tim; Keane, Claire
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This study investigates changes in women’s participation in the Irish labour market
between 1997 and 2007. The period was marked by strong economic growth, rapid
labour market expansion, including a large increase in migrant workers, and
significant changes in a number of key policy areas (for example, extensions to
maternity leave, the introduction of parental leave, and the establishment of the
National Minimum Wage). There were substantial changes in the level and nature of
women’s labour market participation over this period, and these are the major focus
for the current research. The report draws on a wide range of data-sources and
research studies to evaluate the nature of these changes in participation, the factors
driving change and the consequences for gender equality in the labour market and its
wider social implications.
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Keyword(s):
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WOMAN; WORK ENVIRONMENT; GENDER; EMPLOYMENT POLICY |
Publication Date:
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2009 |
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Type:
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Report |
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Peer-Reviewed:
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Unknown |
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Language(s):
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English |
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Contributor(s):
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The Equality Authority, The Economic and Social Research Insititue (ESRI) |
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Institution:
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Lenus |
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Publisher(s):
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The Equality Authority |
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First Indexed:
2014-04-02 05:59:07 Last Updated:
2017-04-22 21:51:52 |
