The impact of COVID-19 on the gender division of housework and childcare: Evidence from two waves of the pandemic in Italy

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on families’ lives because of the increased demands of housework and childcare. Much of the additional burden has been shouldered by women. Yet, the rise in remote working also has the potential to increase paternal involvement in family life and thus...

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Main Authors: Boca Daniela del, Oggero Noemi, Profeta Paola, Rossi Maria Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2022-08-01
Series:IZA Journal of Labor Economics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/izajole-2022-0003