Social norms are put forward as a prominent explanation for the changing labour supply decisions of women. This paper studies the intergenerational transmission of these norms, examining how they affect subsequent female labour supply decisions, taking into account not only the early socialization of women but also that of their partner. Using large representative panel data sets from West Germany, ...
Childcare workers are essential for both families and society at large, and their working conditions and pay are often a topic of discussion. Using new data spanning until the end of 2019 from the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) as well as a special SOEP additional survey in day care centers, this report shows how childcare workers view their occupation, day-to-day work, and pay. According to the data, ...
Die jüngsten Erkenntnisse aus der Bildungs- und Familienforschung des DIW Berlin gibt es kompakt zusammengefasst in der neuen Ausgabe des Newsletters "Bildung und Familie @ DIW Berlin". Unter anderem geht es um Empfehlungen für die Kita-Politik der nächsten Bundesregierung und die Folgen der Corona-Pandemie für Kinder und Familien. Außerdem: Welche Folgen hat Elternzeit für ...
