Nevertheless, women in Switzerland are held back by a number of hurdles in the labour market - some specific to Switzerland, and some not - and by difficulties associated with reconciling work and family life. The first section focuses on education and examines how girls compare to boys in terms of attainment, opportunities and study choices. The next looks at the labour market, the transition from school to the workplace and the difficulties that women face in trying to reconcile their professional skills with their family life.