… both in relation to the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the way in which cultural policy … and differ in time and place. Gender is a cultural and social construction, defined by the power relations between … and regional level. Various Länder ministries for cultural affairs enhance gender equality in culture by providing …
… pension policy. Gender equality in economic and financial affairs is thus still influenced by a set of persistent … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … A growth-friendly tax structure could go hand-in-hand with social equity if tax reforms are adequately designed. Fiscal …
… This status, when available, gives women access to social benefits which in turn provide cover during maternity leave, pension rights, training and many other social benefits. However, this status is not yet available to … a decision by the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), after a demand formulated by …
… the European Union (EU) devotes 5 articles to “economic, social and territorial cohesion” (Articles 174 – 178). The policy aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities between EU regions by … In March 2009, the Federal Ministry of Labour and SocialAffairs set up the Agency for Gender Equality within the ESF …