From invisible care to visible risks. The impact of policy gaps on gender inequality and vulnerability
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February 13, 2026
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Conciliazione vita-lavoro
Divario di genere
Lavoro di cura
Abstract
Unpaid care work, though often invisible, is a structural impediment to gender equality, shaping employment rates, segregation, and the pay gap. After a European overview on work-life balance, the article examines the Italian case, analyzing caregivers’ profiles and the causal effects of unequal parental leave uptake. Findings reveal a vicious circle, stressing the need for targeted policies to redistribute care and reduce women’s socio-economic and health vulnerabilities.
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De Angelis M., Zucaro R. (2025), From invisible care to visible risks. The impact of policy gaps on gender inequality and vulnerability, Sinappsi, XV, n.3, pp.31-42 <https://oa.inapp.gov.it/handle/20.500.12916/5190>
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