| Abstract (english) | Women, particularly mothers, confront numerous challenges when striving to attain a balance between their work and personal lives. They often encounter obstacles when entering the job market, earning lower wages, and juggling household responsibilities, childcare, and careers. This study delves into the disparities among households with children based on the gender of the primary earner, investigating their income levels, attitudes, and distribution of childcare tasks. Data from the "Generations and Gender Survey" (GGS) is employed. The GGS is an international survey that examines inter-generational and gender dynamics, family interactions, fertility patterns, and other related aspects. The analysis employs various methods, including descriptive data analysis, comparative assessment and regression modelling. The research focuses on three countries with varying welfare and gender systems, child poverty rates, female workforce participation, and economic development: Bulgaria, France, and the Netherlands. The findings underscore variations in the prevalence of female breadwinner households across these nations. Bulgaria demonstrates the highest proportion, trailed by France and the Netherlands. Households with earnings homogamy generally boast the highest incomes. Notably, Bulgaria exhibits the largest share of economically disadvantaged households. Moreover, the study reveals attitudes concerning women's higher earnings within a household and the division of child caretaking tasks across countries and household types. Given that growing up in financially struggling households often has adverse effects on children, comprehending the contributing factors to this dynamic and disparities within households holds significant importance. This study further contributes insights into the efficacy of family-oriented policies, shedding light on their impact and effectiveness. |
