Reconciling Work and Family from a Gender Perspective: An Application to the Balearic Hotel Industry

Maria Tugores
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Maria Tugores: Department of Applied Economics, University of the Balearic Islands, Ed Jovellanos, Crta Valldemossa Km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain

Tourism Economics, 2008, vol. 14, issue 1, 223-239

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 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.5367/000000008783554875

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