Man-Yee Kan, Author at N-IUSSP

Fertility and reproduction

Is the traditional gender-specialised division of labour still associated with higher fertility?

March 10, 2021October 21, 2019 Muzhi Zhou and Man-Yee Kan

Europe, Fertility, Gender issues, Reproduction, Women

In Great Britain, compared to 20 years ago, the traditional gender division of labour is no longer benefiting fertility, note Muzhi Zhou and Man-Yee Kan. Nowadays, couples with more children … Read more

Families and households

Sharing routine housework and desire for more children in East Asia

March 6, 2021September 21, 2017 Man-Yee Kan and Ekaterina Hertog

Asia, Family, Household, Marriage, Reproduction, Women

Low fertility levels have become a typical characteristic of industrialised countries where two distinct patterns are observed. A number of countries, especially in southern Europe and East Asia, have persistently … Read more