WP3 Care arrangements in multi-career families National report: Portugal

Wall, Karin; São José, José; Correia, Sónia

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Wall, Karin

São José, José

Correia, Sónia

Abstract(s)

The division of labour within the family and the behaviour of families in relation to the labour market have changed significantly in Portugal over the last few decades. Of particular importance have been the increased labour force participation of women, especially of married women and those with young children, and the rise in women’s levels of educational attainment.. Women (aged 15-64) as a proportion of the total labour force rose rapidly from 18.3% in 1960 to 52.8% in 1991,and 62% in 1998.