Publication

2012 - Elgar Publishing Limited, Edward

Language

English

Word Count

71,750 words, Guess

Page Count

287 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHV749

Description

The expert contributors provide an assessment of how countries can handle the fair allocation of the costs of childcare. They look at the experience within Europe in recent years and show in particular how these interrelate with the objectives of improving income, employment and social inclusion. The book's conclusion reveals that choice is the key ingredient as families have different views and different degrees of support available from their relatives. Income and social inclusion can provide choice but ironically employment does not always. An employment-based model can sometimes narrow people's choices, particularly for people on low wages. The major concern is that most existing systems effectively discriminate against mothers.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Costs of Children: Parenting and Democracy in Contemporary EuropeElgar Publishing Limited, Edward2012-01-01

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