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Gender, Family and Work in the 21st Century: Challenges and Transformations

The work, family and care nexus in Paris and Tokyo: Gender equality and well-being among urban professionals

Pages 214-247 | Received 06 Aug 2020, Accepted 29 Apr 2021, Published online: 27 May 2021

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