Reconciling work and family from a gender perspective: an application to the Balearic hotel industry

Author: Tugores, Maria

Source: Tourism Economics, Volume 14, Number 1, March 2008 , pp. 223-239(17)

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Abstract:

This paper analyses gender inequality in the distribution of paid and unpaid work of men and women in the Balearic hotel industry. More precisely, the author considers the differences between men and women in the number of hours worked and the amount and type of family responsibility (household chores, caring for dependants, etc). She also examines, through a regression analysis, the factors that help explain how much time is spent on unpaid work, taking into account personal, family and job characteristics. In light of the study's findings, the author highlights the factors that may help to change the current situation and recommends appropriate active policy measures.

Keywords: GENDER; WORK AND FAMILY CONCILIATION; HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY; SPAIN

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000008783554875

Publication date: 2008-03-01

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Tourism Economics, published bimonthly, is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the economics and finance of tourism worldwide. Articles address the components of the tourism product (accommodation; restaurants; merchandizing; attractions; transport; entertainment; tourist activities); and the economic organization of tourism at micro and macro levels (market structure; role of public/private sectors; community interests; strategic planning; marketing; finance; economic development).
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