… and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … economy. While the EU institutions recognise in the Work-Life Balance Directive the contribution of domestic care work … limited knowledge of the local language and lack of social networks make migrant women particularly vulnerable to …
… 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 … (2019–2024) is focused on promoting our European way of life – protecting our citizens and our values. The security …
… both in relation to the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the way in which cultural policy … The right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in … 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 … to the leaky pipeline in the career steps: a poor work–life balance, organisational constraints, a male-dominated …
… 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 … learning, can reduce gender imbalances in other spheres of life. For example, gender segregation in the labour market as …
… activity. It is also a significant aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern … 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 …
… need to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and … years in good health than men, as measured in healthy life years (HLYs). This is an indicator of disability-free … affect men exclusively. Besides biological factors, social norms also affect the health status of women and men …
… 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 … competitiveness, economic growth, improved quality of life and sustainable development. Regional policy is embedded …
… 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 … between men and women in all spheres of public and private life as a fundamental principle of human rights and …
… (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 … to enable the reconciliation of their work and family life; and gender equality. Working conditions across modes of …