Ott Toomet The present article analyses the correlation of proficiency in Estonian and the unemployment and incomes of Russian-speakers from the perspective of gender. The article is based on the data of the Estonian labour force surveys from 2000-2010. The most important characteristics of the analysis are status on the labour market (only employed and
Andu Rämmer The article analyses gender differences in the work values of two educational cohorts. A longitudinal research project studied the value judgments of the high school graduates from 1966 until the year 1991 and the high school graduates from 1983 until the year 2004. The analysis proceeds from a three-part structure of work values
Ave Roots Formal education received at educational institutions cannot provide all necessary knowledge and skills for a person’s whole professional career and maintaining one’s professional position, especially in the higher-ranking professions of managers and professionals. Since education plays the key role in gaining such positions, it is vital to maintain state-of-the-art level of knowledge and
Ave Roots Entering the labour force is a process affected by factors associated with the individual as well as the opportunities available on the labour market. The present article studies those entering the labour force in the conditions of economic boom and recession. The article proceeds from an understanding of the life course in which
Kairi Kasearu The article attempts to analyse to what extent attitudes towards gender-stereotyped behaviour or, in other words, gender ideology, vary in Estonian society. In striving towards gender equality we need to consider not only people’s behaviour and legal regulations directing their activities, but also the characteristics of gender ideology and the extent to which
Priit Jeenas Although Western societies have made considerable efforts to eliminate gender inequality, an unexplained wage gap between men and women still persists in Estonia, among other countries. One factor contributing to this disparity may be men’s and women’s unequal access to labour market information and different opportunities to apply for jobs, which also derive
Mare Ainsaar The article analyses the factors affecting women’s and men’s retirement decisions and satisfaction with life among working and non- working 60-69-year-olds in seven European countries with different labour markets and pension systems – Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom, Spain and Germany. The primary aim is to find out whether continuing to work
Age Viira The present article is dedicated to the strategies of balancing family and paid work in as a result of the mobility of one partner. How is work-life balance created in families where the father seeks employment abroad while the family – children and partner – remain in Estonia? The empirical section of the
Kadri Soo, Dagmar Kutsar The aim of the present article is to determine the prevalent types of masculinity among 16-19 year old Estonian young men and their correlation to parenting styles, gender role satisfaction and attitudes and practices related to sexual behaviour. The empirical data is derived from the questionnaire about sexual behaviours and attitudes
Katri Lamesoo Although sexual harassment has been studied in the West for over 30 years, there are only a few studies from Estonia – some broad surveys that have included questions about sexual harassment and some qualitative studies. The aim of the present article is to open the issues related to the study of sexual
