1. The making of dual earning model in Finland The Economics of Gender Equality Nordic Experiences Prague 15.6.2013 Senior Researcher Tapio Bergholm

2. Women’s employment rate in the EU in 2012, 15-64-years 2

3. Female employment rate in EU 2008, 15-64 years EK työmarkkinat

4. Proportion of part-time work of total employment 2012

5. Structural change of employment 1970-2010

9. Committee to research the position of women 1966-1970  Nominated by left wing government  Political parties and trade unions represented  Birth control/ abortion  Vocational guidance/ education  Public day care for children  Government Advisory Board of Equality Matters (TANE)

11. Legislation and institutions matter  Ratification of equal pay resolution of ILO (1951) in Finnish Parliament1962  Labour scarcity in early 1970s’ made labour market parties (social partners) to enhance together female employment  Law of public day care 1973  Separate taxation of married couples (wife and husband) from 1976  Gradual extension of day care services and rights  Women work mainly full-time i.e. over 35 hours.

12. FINLAND IS NOT A PARADISE FOR WORKING WOMEN IN YEAR 2013