Gender Roles

A substantial share of adults in Central and Eastern Europe hold traditional views of women and the family, especially in countries with Orthodox majorities.

By comparison, just 3% say women shouldn’t be able to take any type of maternity leave.

Many Americans support paid family and medical leave, and most supporters say employers should cover the costs.

New projections indicate that the female share of the labor force will peak at 47.1% in 2025 and then taper off to 46.3% by 2060.

But among those who have children, there are notable differences in perceptions of who actually does more of the work around the house.

Mormons place a very high value on good parenting and a successful marriage, and they are among the most involved in their congregations of any Christian faith.

Changing diapers and arranging play dates is a world apart from running the carpool and helping with college applications.

Working moms and dads don’t necessarily see eye to eye when it comes to how certain tasks are divided at home.

Women most often are the ones who adjust their schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work, data show.

The likelihood of becoming a young father plummets for those with a bachelor’s degree or more: Just 14% had their first child prior to age 25.