AKTYWNOŚĆ ZAWODOWA MATEK W OPINIACH ICH PARTNERÓW
MOTHERS’ LABOUR MARKET PARTICIPATION IN THEIR PARTNER’S OPINIONS

Summary/Abstract: The value of female activity rate in the labour market in Poland is lower than the average value of this indicator for the whole EU. Women are also more often inactive in the labour market than men. The greatest disproportions are visible in groups that include women of reproductive age. One of the reasons for women’s withdrawal from the labour market may be the caring responsibilities for dependents members of their families. Moreover, it should be emphasized that a large majority of Polish women is trying to reconcile their professional work while fulfilling family and parental duties. Acceptance for their professional work is very high among men as well as among women themselves. The factors that support mother’s motivation for returning to and entering a labour market have been reiterated in numerous reports and analysis. Still the issue of reconciling domestic and professional duties is complicated and not easy to describe. However, there is a gap while searching for studies dedicated to partner’s opinions to that process of decision making. This article aim is an attempt to filling this gap.

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