Keywords
genderization
gender inequalities
Poland
parental leave
childcare
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to analyze four reforms introduced in the Polish family system in the 2010s. The reforms were introduced as an answer to a problem of very low fertility rates, as well as instruments helping women in achieving their work-life balance. The reforms are analyzed here in terms of their (de)genderization effects on Polish mothers and fathers. The use of a genderization-degenderization axis shows that the gendered division of domestic and care work is not challenged by the reforms, but it is rather reinforced by them. It is also doubtful if the reforms will manage to reverse current demographic trends.
Funding
The research was financed by the National Science Centre of Poland, grant Sonata 10 no UMO- 2015/19/D/HS6/02338.
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