The research note “Home vs. Paid Work: The Labour Market Intention of Mothers in Europe” (2012) by Anne H. Gauthier examines the employment intentions of mothers across Europe using data from the Generations and Gender Survey. It focuses on two subgroups: stay-at-home mothers and those on maternity or parental leave. The findings reveal significant variations in labor market attachment across countries, influenced by factors such as traditional gender roles, economic development, and family-friendly policies. The study highlights that mothers on leave are more likely to return to work than stay-at-home mothers, emphasizing the need for policies promoting gender equality, affordable childcare, and labor market flexibility to support women’s employment.
Gauthier, A. H. (2012). Home vs. Paid Work: The Labour Market Intention of Mothers in Europe. Generations & Gender Programme Research Note No. 01. Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute. Download
