- Date and time
- Mon, 6 December 2021
- 09:30 - 10:30 GMT
Men and women have historically held very different roles inside and outside the household, and with respect to paid and unpaid work. These have influenced, and been shaped by, power relations between men and women and socialization into different roles by parents and communities.
This online event presents new evidence on economic inequalities between men and women. It investigates how far patterns of work and pay have changed over time, how this relates to changing education levels of men and women, and what the causes of the persistent gaps are. It asks whether and how policy can enable women’s careers and men’s caring roles, and reduce the risk of poverty among those who face interruptions in paid work. And it will reflect on what needs to be done to ensure the ability of women and men to enjoy fulfilling home and working lives, and the potential wider effects on society and the economy.
After the presentations, there will be plenty of time for questions. The event will draw on research undertaken as part of the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Speakers
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Alison AndrewInstitute for Fiscal Studies
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Fran BennettUniversity of Oxford
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Lucinda PlattLondon School of Economics
In partnership with
the IFS
