The enduring impact of the pandemic on gender patterns of paid and unpaid work: evidence from time-use data in Turkey

This paper examines changes in the gender patterns of paid and unpaid work Turkey from pre-pandemic period to early pandemic phase under lockdown conditions late relative normalization. We analyze data three surveys fielded during these periods. first adjust for demographic shifts isolate work. then examine impact new arrangements pandemic. Pooled regression analysis shows that time has largely returned levels partial Unpaid decreased period, but it remains higher than pre-pandemic, particularly women also men. The more enduring effects pertain work, attitudes toward teleworking, provisioning social care services. share teleworking increased