… living in the EU Member States are born outside of the EU, and half of them are women and girls. Work, study and … and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … often in unregulated ways. Thus, they cannot meet the economic criteria for family reunification. Additionally, …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The complex and evolving security threats the EU is facing, such as … is prevalent in situations of armed conflict . In times of socialand political unrest, women and girls are particularly … and girls’ health andsocialdevelopment, as well as the economicand societal impact , are devastating and …
… of gender in the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an effect of social discrimination and exclusion; it is both complex and … on the numerous ways in which women, due to specific economicandsocial processes, may find themselves deprived …
… plays an important role in creating jobs, innovation and growth. Fostering entrepreneurship is a key policy goal … sector has shown a degree of resilience during the recent economic crisis, as the relative decline in self-employment … focused on enhancing women’s equality, empowerment andsocial inclusion, its development is now seen to make good …
… is one of the most widespread activities in the world and has a crucial role in food production, environmental … in these areas. Participation of women in employment andeconomic growth is crucial for reaching the EU 2020 strategy … and other self-employed men, they are not entitled to social security in their own right and often do not hold …
… large group of people. Cultures are shaped by people, and people are shaped by cultures. It is a dynamic … both in relation to the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the way in which cultural policy … an adequate work–life balance within the priority of equal economic independence, the EU Strategy for Equality between …
… for Europe was established with a view to stimulating economic growth while at the same time addressing social challenges through information and communications technology. In both cases, gender has …
… of a single market for Member States is at the heart of EU economicand financial policy. All EU Member States form part of the … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour …
… of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social change and a condition for the achievement of fundamental human … individuals to recognise and handle difficult situations. Economic independence makes it easier to leave a difficult …
… persist. They are the result of discriminatory norms and attitudes, the unequal distribution of care … access to the labour market and their equal control over economic resources. Gender gap is the term used to describe … women and men to participate more actively in all areas of social life. In particular, flexible working arrangements can …
… of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economicdevelopment, underpinning all forms of economic … aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern communications, transport and … in the field of energy can be linked with human rights andsocial, environmental andeconomicdevelopment. From a gender …
… area Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the prevalence of specific pathologies, as well as in … between sex-related biological differences and socio-economicand cultural factors that affect the behaviour of … need to adequately explore and address the combination of socialand biological sources of differences in women’s and …
… the following points: Access to justice is a human right and an integral aspect of the rule of law. Crime is a … an issue of gender equality and human rights, but also an economic one. Women’s representation in decision-making is a … are also discriminated against due to their economicandsocial status According to the Council of Europe, belonging …
… people in the EU have a full or part-time job in fishing and fish processing. EU fisheries policy promotes sustainable … women’s work in some of these sectors, and the widespread economic crisis in some Member States has led to a growing … This status, when available, gives women access to social benefits which in turn provide cover during maternity …
… policy is an investment policy that targets all regions and cities in the European Union. In recognition of its … of the European Union (EU) devotes 5 articles to “economic, socialand territorial cohesion” (Articles 174 – 178). The …
… of women, particularly in the hard sciences and in leadership positions. Gender equality in research is … data code: educ_uoe_grad02) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation andDevelopment (graduates by field). … economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. To this end, it was stipulated that by 2010 …
… increasingly considered at EU level: professional sport, and sport as a leisure activity. While, in professional … This is particularly true of professional sport, where economic aspects play an important role. However, it is also … exemplifies a societal and cultural process in which the social construction of femininity and masculinity plays a key …
… in the policy area Tourism is the third largest socio-economic sector in the EU. Research shows that tourism has … become one of the main income generators in both developed and developing countries, with business volumes that equal or … product (GDP). While its contribution to economicandsocialdevelopment is widely acknowledged in the literature, …
… facilitates access to the labour market, healthcare and education infrastructure as well as to other services and … burden (namely time and monetary costs) to fulfil their economic, socialand domestic roles. The costs of unreliable and …