The study: "Why women tend to earn less than men? Assessment based on the National Transfer Accounts”, examined the impact of gender stereotypes on women and men’s income throughout their lives.
According to the study, women enter the labor market later than men because they are more likely to seek higher education. Yet, the fact that more women hold university degrees does not ensure them a higher or even equal income to that of men. Moreover, until the age of 35, women earn considerably less than men. They also face discriminatory wage practices.
A population decline in the coming decades will make women's participation in the labor market essential. What can be done to ensure equal wages?
- Eliminate the wage gap between women and men;
- Eliminate regulatory barriers for women who want to work in areas traditionally dominated by men;
- Introduce gender quotas for management positions;
- Provide leadership skills trainings for women;
- Facilitate the reintegration of women into the labor market after childcare leave;
- Promote family-friendly policies to ensure a real work-life balance;
- Extend quality pre-school and pre-school social services;
- Combat stereotypes regarding the social roles of women and men, including in the field of education and career guidance.
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