Marriage and Family :
Many couples live together before or instead of getting married. Since January 1998, same-sex partnerships have been legally recognized. Same-sex partners are given rights that heterosexual spouses enjoy, such as taxation benefits and inheritance rights.
The Dutch have strong families, which are moderate in size. Most have one or two children, but southern (Catholic) families tend to be a bit larger. Single parents are common. Grandparents live on their own or in a nursing home. People generally live close to extended family. Many holidays emphasize family gatherings. As is the case throughout Europe, both parents often work outside the home. Dutch women today often keep their own surnames after marriage, and they are entering the job market at a heightened pace. About 40.2 percent (1998) of the labor force is female, and one-fifth of all legislative seats are held by women.
Marriage and Family : Many couples live together before or instead of getting married. Since January 1998, same-sex partnerships have been legally recognized. Same-sex partners are given rights that heterosexual spouses enjoy, such as taxation benefits and inheritance rights. The Dutch have strong families, which are moderate in size. Most have one or two children, but southern (Catholic) families tend to be a bit larger. Single parents are common. Grandparents live on their own or in a nursing home. People generally live close to extended family. Many holidays emphasize family gatherings. As is the case throughout Europe, both parents often work outside the home. Dutch women today often keep their own surnames after marriage, and they are entering the job market at a heightened pace. About 40.2 percent (1998) of the labor force is female, and one-fifth of all legislative seats are held by women.
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