Equality in the social service state: Nordic childcare models in comparative perspective
Equality in the social service state: Nordic childcare models in comparative perspective
This chapter examines what effects different childcare models — and changes therein — have for gender and class equality, as well as between different ethnic groups. The analysis focuses on childcare services and financial benefits, especially care allowances offered in lieu of a publicly funded childcare place. The chapter finds that home care allowances may reinforce traditional gendered divisions of labour, under-use of childcare services and low female employment amongst immigrants from non-Western countries. The study finds that some equality achievements of certain Nordic countries have been consolidated over the last two decades.
Keywords: childcare models, social services, egalitarian family policy, home care allowance, gender equality, class differences, equality, ethnic groups
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