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The purpose of this site is to provide general and relevant information about gender, work and family in Finland. This website focuses on employment, family leave policies, childcare services and current work-family issues in Finland.
Limitations
This site is a compilation of research done by three undergraduate sociology students over the course of one semester. Our research consists of reputable and current sources, but is limited to sources in English.
The purpose of this site is to provide general and relevant information about gender, work and family in Finland. This website focuses on employment, family leave policies, childcare services and current work-family issues in Finland.
Introduction
Since joining the European Union in 1995, Finland has maintained its reputation as one of the most progressive countries in the world in terms of work and family policy. With a population of 5.32 million people, this Nordic nation tries to accomodate all of its citizens and has instituted very generous parental leave and childcare policies.
Since joining the European Union in 1995, Finland has maintained its reputation as one of the most progressive countries in the world in terms of work and family policy. With a population of 5.32 million people, this Nordic nation tries to accomodate all of its citizens and has instituted very generous parental leave and childcare policies.
As a strong welfare state, taxes in Finland are very high, but citizens receive a lot
in return. Most
medical and expenses are paid for and they are of
world class quality. Finland boasts very high overall employment rates,
nearly equal employment rates for both men
and women, a strong and supportive childcare system, and generous
parental leave. These impressive accomplishments have made
Finland a global leader when it comes to happy citizens and lower rates
of work-family conflict. However, while Finland's work-family policies have lead to a higher rate of happiness at home and work, there are still many improvements to be made to Finnish family policy.
medical and expenses are paid for and they are of
world class quality. Finland boasts very high overall employment rates,
nearly equal employment rates for both men
and women, a strong and supportive childcare system, and generous
parental leave. These impressive accomplishments have made
Finland a global leader when it comes to happy citizens and lower rates
of work-family conflict. However, while Finland's work-family policies have lead to a higher rate of happiness at home and work, there are still many improvements to be made to Finnish family policy. Image courtesy of Andrew Larsen
This site is a compilation of research done by three undergraduate sociology students over the course of one semester. Our research consists of reputable and current sources, but is limited to sources in English.
References:
- Gornick, Janet C. and Marcia K. Meyers. 2003. Families That Work: Policies for Reconciling Parenthood and Employment. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
- Oinonen, Eriikka. 2004. "Starting the First Family: Changes in Patterns of Family Formation Societies 6(3):319-346.
