France
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Progress of gender equality in France
France scores 75.5 out of 100 points in EIGE's Gender Equality Index 2021. Find out why and explore all the scores on our website.
Gender statistics on France
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Translations of EIGE's work in French
We offer several resources in French. Find them all in our archives.
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In this chapter I address the issue of equal access to quality care and underline the lessons other countries could draw from France on providing high quality and affordable early childhood education ...
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Critical analysis and assessment of childcare policies in France. Description of formal childcare policies and provisions for children aged 0-6 years....
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This article shows that France has a long-standing and ‘explicit’ family policy that is overseen by government institutions and family issues are addressed in many areas of public action....
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Description and analysis of the national legislation on parental leave (part-time and full-time) and children-related sick leave schemes in France....
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The author (Professor at the university of Paris) identifies the barriers to access to employment for women (in particulat those who are disadvantaged and low qualified); Proposals and recommendations...
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Tensions and dilemmas policy makers have to cope with in childcare policies, against the background of the economic downturn and the organisational changes at the workplace
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Comparison between France and Germany: recent reforms in childcare policies and their impact on fertility levels and mothers' employment Format: pdf-file
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Country profile of France - Gender Equality Index 2015
- Country profile: Gender Mainstreaming
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A responsibility to the public...
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Persistent under-representation of women...