The Mobility Patterns of Women in Denmark: Mapping Out-Migration and Commuting Distance between 2013-2023
(2024) SGEM08 20241Department of Human Geography
- Abstract
- This thesis investigates the out-migration patterns of women from major municipalities in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses three key topics: 1) changes in out-migration patterns during the pandemic and the subsequent two years, 2) differences in these patterns among the four large municipalities, and 3) the effects of the pandemic on remote work and commuting distances among women. The rapid adoption of digital communication tools and flexible work policies has transformed modern employment, with the COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerating the shift towards remote work. This change has been particularly pronounced in the Nordic countries, where remote and hybrid work arrangements... (More)
- This thesis investigates the out-migration patterns of women from major municipalities in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses three key topics: 1) changes in out-migration patterns during the pandemic and the subsequent two years, 2) differences in these patterns among the four large municipalities, and 3) the effects of the pandemic on remote work and commuting distances among women. The rapid adoption of digital communication tools and flexible work policies has transformed modern employment, with the COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerating the shift towards remote work. This change has been particularly pronounced in the Nordic countries, where remote and hybrid work arrangements have become prevalent. This study leverages extensive data on migration and work patterns to explore how these shifts have influenced the mobility of women in Denmark. The findings reveal anotable increase in the out-migration of women from Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense, and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg during and after the pandemic. Copenhagen/Frederiksberg saw a significant rise in out-migration in 2023 compared to 2019. The data suggests that the pandemic and the rise of remote work may have influenced this trend, as other studies have indicated that women sought better work-life balance and more flexible living arrangements, though this cannot be definitively concluded from the Danish context alone. In terms of commuting distances, there was an increase in the number of women commuting more than 10 kilometres to work from 2013 to 2021. However, the data does not conclusively indicate that the pandemic significantly altered commuting behaviours. Instead, the trend towards longer commutes appears to be part of a broader pattern of relocation and changing work dynamics. This thesis contributes to understanding the short-term and medium-term effects of remote work on migration patterns and commuting behaviours, providing insights into the evolving landscape of women's employment and mobility in Denmark. The implications of these findings are significant for policymakers and urban planners aiming to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the post-pandemic labour market. (Less)
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- author
- Bergklint, My LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SGEM08 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Mobility, Out-Migration, Feminist geography, Remote work, Commuting Distance
- language
- English
- id
- 9156288
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- 2024-06-03 08:07:30
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abstract = {{This thesis investigates the out-migration patterns of women from major municipalities in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses three key topics: 1) changes in out-migration patterns during the pandemic and the subsequent two years, 2) differences in these patterns among the four large municipalities, and 3) the effects of the pandemic on remote work and commuting distances among women. The rapid adoption of digital communication tools and flexible work policies has transformed modern employment, with the COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerating the shift towards remote work. This change has been particularly pronounced in the Nordic countries, where remote and hybrid work arrangements have become prevalent. This study leverages extensive data on migration and work patterns to explore how these shifts have influenced the mobility of women in Denmark. The findings reveal anotable increase in the out-migration of women from Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense, and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg during and after the pandemic. Copenhagen/Frederiksberg saw a significant rise in out-migration in 2023 compared to 2019. The data suggests that the pandemic and the rise of remote work may have influenced this trend, as other studies have indicated that women sought better work-life balance and more flexible living arrangements, though this cannot be definitively concluded from the Danish context alone. In terms of commuting distances, there was an increase in the number of women commuting more than 10 kilometres to work from 2013 to 2021. However, the data does not conclusively indicate that the pandemic significantly altered commuting behaviours. Instead, the trend towards longer commutes appears to be part of a broader pattern of relocation and changing work dynamics. This thesis contributes to understanding the short-term and medium-term effects of remote work on migration patterns and commuting behaviours, providing insights into the evolving landscape of women's employment and mobility in Denmark. The implications of these findings are significant for policymakers and urban planners aiming to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the post-pandemic labour market.}},
author = {{Bergklint, My}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{The Mobility Patterns of Women in Denmark: Mapping Out-Migration and Commuting Distance between 2013-2023}},
year = {{2024}},
}