… and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … limited knowledge of the local language and lack of social networks make migrant women particularly vulnerable to … make full use of the possibilities offered by the European Social Fund in this area. Most recently, the Commission …
… men . Even though some women also play a role in criminal activities, there remains a lack in academic literature and … is prevalent in situations of armed conflict . In times of social and political unrest, women and girls are particularly … more sophisticated in the way they use the internet and social media to engage and recruit women and men, in …
… the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an effect of social discrimination and exclusion; it is both complex and … for survival and extends to the deprivation of civil, social and cultural activities, as well as opportunities for political …
… focused on enhancing women’s equality, empowerment and social inclusion, its development is now seen to make good … and training gaps lack of contacts and access to social support and networking education and occupational … by the fact that women are less represented in financing activities and networks. Also because of the unequal access …
… the policy area Agriculture is one of the most widespread activities in the world and has a crucial role in food … and other self-employed men, they are not entitled to social security in their own right and often do not hold … and the development of activities related to healthcare, social integration and tourism. Furthermore, the …
… policy is the area of public policymaking that governs activities related to the arts and culture. Such policy … 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 …
… economic growth while at the same time addressing social challenges through information and communications … boost in the EU of EUR 9 billion. In terms of addressing social challenges, access to modern ICT and the Internet … and businesses can seamlessly access and exercise online activities under conditions of fair competition and with a …
… 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 … from the labour market. High labour taxes (including social security contributions) can reduce the incentives …
… of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social change and a condition for the achievement of … secure steady, well-paid jobs and thus combat the risks of social exclusion. Furthermore, education can better prepare … 35. Encouraging girls and boys to explore new roles, activities and areas, and ensuring they have equal access to …
… women and men to participate more actively in all areas of social life. In particular, flexible working arrangements can … Commission launched a first stage consultation with EU social partner organisations on how to improve work–life … to tackle the gender pay gap by organising training activities for companies in 34 European countries. As part of …
… in the field of energy can be linked with human rights and social, environmental and economic development. From a gender … women’s right to equality and represent a significant social achievement. Yet this potential is blocked by … participation of women scientists in framework programme activities, with a target of 40%. Council of the European …
… strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … resources and experiences of both sexes. Adaptive activities (e.g. climate-proofing agriculture and ensuring … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe …
… need to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and … affect men exclusively. Besides biological factors, social norms also affect the health status of women and men … training and education. Gender equality training activities remain scarce and tend not to be tailored …
… are also discriminated against due to their economic and social status According to the Council of Europe, belonging … barriers that discriminate against women Cultural and social expectations and values may prevent women from seeking … divorce proceedings and child support. Women from lower social classes are less likely to seek justice due to fear of …
… in stocks. Fishing and fish processing are male-dominated activities in Europe. Men provide the main labour on board … 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 …
… 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 … and oriented towards everyday life and voluntary community activities. Indeed, such groups in themselves are unlikely to …
… gender equality is a key principle of the EU in all its activities. European research still shows a pronounced … economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. To this end, it was stipulated that by 2010 … gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, social diversity, disability, age and sexual orientation, and …
… Worldwide, women’s participation rates in sporting activities are lower than men’s. Yet over the last 20 years … exemplifies a societal and cultural process in which the social construction of femininity and masculinity plays a key … sexist gender stereotypes in sport and creating a positive social and educational climate for all. Gender-friendly …
… product (GDP). While its contribution to economic and social development is widely acknowledged in the literature, … the tourism field reveal that women tend to perform unpaid activities in the tourism sector such as cleaning and … do not provide legal protection or allow women access to social protection and health measures (e.g. there are no …
… they have to combine their caring role with their income activities. For example, in most cases, women are responsible … (namely time and monetary costs) to fulfil their economic, social and domestic roles. The costs of unreliable and … road transport workers The Commission plans to adopt a Social Code addressed to mobile workers and employers to make …