Gendered labour arrangements in Switzerland: Structures, cultures, meanings: statistical evidence and biographical narratives |
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Authors: | Elisabeth Bühler Verena Meier Kruker |
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Institution: | 1. Geographisches Institut, Universit?t Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057, Zürich, Switzerland 2. Sozialwissenschaftliche Geographie, LMU München, Luisenstrasse 37, D-80333, München, Germany
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Abstract: | In this paper we explore the role of culture in the reproduction of gendered labour arrangements. Using Switzerland as an
example, we first analyse statistical data on paid and unpaid labour. We look at differences between women and men, but also
between different types of regions. Patterns emerge to support our hypothesis that beyond structures of economic opportunity,
economic cycles and welfare state provisions, local (gender) culture might explain some of the particularities of gendered
labour arrangements. The argument is reinforced by data on regional voting patterns in a recent referendum on the issue of
maternity leave. In the second part, we further explore these issues by looking at a particular place and re-telling work-life-stories
that show how two women navigate between different working culture environments in accordance with their life-cycle needs
and individual ideas and values. Finally, we discuss issues of scale and methodology and reflect on the significance of varying
local working environments.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | gender culture labour market Switzerland unpaid work |
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