The risk of poverty in later life is forecasted to rise for women, thus becoming one of the most problematic conditions worldwide by 2020. Much of the discussion surrounding women’s pensions has been restricted to their work histories. This focus, however, reflects a male perspective on pensions, as the amount of retirement income for men largely depends on their own work histories. For women, however, family factors play a large role together with welfare state models (based on the male breadwinner in Southern Europe). The key research question is: “How is women’s retirement affected by family and job-related factors in Southern European welfare systems, such as those of Italy and Spain?” These two countries are considered examples of the Mediterranean, familistic model. This paper is about a study based on the Survey of Health and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) for Italy and Spain (Wave 1). An analysis of data from this survey has highlighted the impact of diverse experiences of motherhood, as well as marriage and career, on women’s economic wellbeing during their retirement years. SHARELIFE contains standard questions concerning an “orderly career” so that motherhood can be analysed independently from female presence in the workforce. Using 2004 SHARE data (release 1) on Italian and Spanish women aged 50 or over, this study explores socio-demographic and job-related indicators associated with pension income and composition, as well as the patterns and structures within them. The samples thus obtained will provide cases for further research on the financial and social situation of older men and women, including those who live alone.

The impact of motherhood on women’s retirement in Italy and Spain: family factors, job career and life paths

CRESPI, ISABELLA;FERMANI, ALESSANDRA;D'AMBROSI, LUCIA;SANTONI, CLAUDIA;ZANIER, Maria Letizia
2014-01-01

Abstract

The risk of poverty in later life is forecasted to rise for women, thus becoming one of the most problematic conditions worldwide by 2020. Much of the discussion surrounding women’s pensions has been restricted to their work histories. This focus, however, reflects a male perspective on pensions, as the amount of retirement income for men largely depends on their own work histories. For women, however, family factors play a large role together with welfare state models (based on the male breadwinner in Southern Europe). The key research question is: “How is women’s retirement affected by family and job-related factors in Southern European welfare systems, such as those of Italy and Spain?” These two countries are considered examples of the Mediterranean, familistic model. This paper is about a study based on the Survey of Health and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) for Italy and Spain (Wave 1). An analysis of data from this survey has highlighted the impact of diverse experiences of motherhood, as well as marriage and career, on women’s economic wellbeing during their retirement years. SHARELIFE contains standard questions concerning an “orderly career” so that motherhood can be analysed independently from female presence in the workforce. Using 2004 SHARE data (release 1) on Italian and Spanish women aged 50 or over, this study explores socio-demographic and job-related indicators associated with pension income and composition, as well as the patterns and structures within them. The samples thus obtained will provide cases for further research on the financial and social situation of older men and women, including those who live alone.
2014
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