-2005, this paper investigates gender differences in mortality differentials by level of educational achievement and by marital … contribute to the gender difference in the educational mortality gradient, but it is probably not the main reason for this … narrows over time. Our analysis also shows that gender differences in the mortality differential by marital status almost …

This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework for analysing the degree to which public policies support gender …

Arguments about the spread of gender egalitarian values through a population highlight several sources of change. First … outside the family, and direct interests in gender equality. Second, value-shift arguments contend that gender norms change …, diffusion arguments suggest that structural changes lead to adoption of new ideas and values supportive of gender equality by …

from classic explanations, such as women’s increased labour market participation, to gender equity as the essential link … test of gender equity theory by examining whether the unequal division of household labour leads to lower fertility … intentions of women in different institutional contexts. Italy constitutes a case of high gender inequity, low female labour …