… % of those were men. In certain sectors, such as domestic work, the victims are predominantly women. In the case of … working arrangements that would allow women to combine work and family responsibilities, along with discrimination, … staff; and the development of a gender-sensitive working environment, including increased representation of women in …
… inequalities such as a higher prevalence of part-time work, unequal division of household work, gender employment segregation, bias and pay systems, … by the lack of reconciliation between family life and work, the longer life expectancy of women and, in general, …
… competing demands on time (double burden of home and work responsibilities). Although most of these difficulties … entrepreneurs horizontal gender segregation reconciling work and family life prejudices and stereotypes about women … Some studies also point out that women’s ‘double burden’ (work and family obligations) and other social obligations may …
… are also important as farmers. In addition to paid farm work, women still assume the main share of unpaid … and communities. There is also under-reporting of women’s work, as women tend to classify and report themselves as not … there stresses the importance of a viable, dynamic rural environment with a diverse population and, relatedly, …
… generally speaking, graduates in these disciplines tend to work in the cultural and creative sector. In some countries, … women and men. This has marked effects on all forms of work, and such difference and inequality is likely to assume … under-represented at higher levels. A considerable body of work shows that a glass ceiling prevents the advancement of …
… Internet means: increased efficiency/productivity in their work and businesses; improved access to markets to sell and … the perception that some subjects and fields of study and work are ‘feminine’ or ‘masculine’. Indeed, the ICT field is … balance, organisational constraints, a male-dominated environment and a lack of women role models. These are …
… the effects can be seen in increased numbers starting work. The evidence is consistent with the theory that the … company-specific and can include telework and compressed work schedules. Policies could encourage a more … and parental leave; and providing a flexible working environment’. Gender implications in pension policies and …
… adults. Boys are significantly more likely to expect to work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics … to expect their sons, rather than their daughters, to work in a STEM field, even when boys and girls perform at the … of the society in which they live, impacts on the learning environment. Gendered structural inequalities in education …
… stable. The slow tempo of changes in the sharing of unpaid work represents a serious constraint for women’s equal access … market concern differences in: employment rate. part-time work. unpaid care and family responsibilities. access to … both within and outside the institution. Creating an environment that favours equal opportunities requires a …
… needs. Women spend more time than men in unpaid household work. This means that women spend more time at home and are … blackouts that occur during meal preparation can mean more work for women. Certain aspects of access to energy (e.g. … which portray the energy sector as a technical working environment that is unsuitable for women. Women are also less …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting issue. It encompasses issues … extreme weather events and an increased burden from care work. There is also evidence of gender-specific consumption … into solutions targeted towards mitigation and adaptation work and to disseminate information on gender equality in …
… sector (when compared to other sectors of the economy) work–life balance the provision of supportive and safe … working document on the action plan explains: The issue of work–life balance is all the more relevant in the healthcare … conditions are often demanding (e.g., night and shift work), overall wage levels in health and social services tend …
… statistics grossly underestimate the reality of women’s work in some of these sectors, and the widespread economic … the fisheries sector in Member States. Of these women, 4% work in the extractive sector and in jobs linked to the … and aquaculture forestry, natural resource management and environment technical cooperation knowledge exchange research …
… as those dealing with education, employment, energy, the environment, the single market, and research and innovation. … for only 20% of the workforce in these sectors and tend to work in lower-qualified and lower-paid jobs. However, if … in education and training; promoting the reconciliation of work and personal life for all as well as the equal sharing …
… in R & I are not limited to positions, working time or work contracts, but are also evident in R & I outputs like … equality actions and policies and to promote effective work–life balance measures. The Council also called upon the … and was mainstreamed in each of the different parts of the work programme, ensuring a more integrated approach to R & I. …
… skating and equestrian sports) and they predominantly work with women, adolescents or children who compete at local … coaches is very low and, in cases where women coaches work with athletes at higher performance levels, they … not to be forced to choose between education and sport or work and sport ’. Gender-based violence in and through sport …
… is closely linked to other sectors (transport, food, environment, local handicrafts, etc.) and can create more … in the community. Tourism also offers part-time and shift work, which can support work–life balance. Increasing women’s participation in …
… system does not enable them to travel to and from work in time to also meet their domestic family care … closer to or at home, so as to combine their care and work responsibilities. Segregation in the labour market … and inequality, take action on climate change and the environment, improve access to health and education, and …
… labour market (employability, transition from education to work, unemployment) are the main issues of concern, many … precarious employment as young mothers and lack adequate work-life balance measures. Furthermore, some young women are … 2012 to 2014. In this regard, youth work in a non-school environment is an essential way to promote the skills of …