Ready for parenthood? Dual earners' relative labour market positions and entry into parenthood in Belgium

Abstract: Rising symmetry in public gender roles as a result of women’s rising educational and labour market participation could make both partners’ labour market positions equally relevant with respect to family formation. It is, however, unclear whether and to what extent this evolution has materialised. To date, few studies have examined couple dynamics in the employment–fertility link, and especially the gendered nature of this link remains understudied. This study examines the effect of dual earners’ relative income, job stability, time availability, and employment-sector-specific flexibi... Mehr ...