… Relevance of gender 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Entrepreneurship plays an important role in … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most widespread … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the systems of … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe was established … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of the world’s … 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 …
… unemployed persons. Issues of gender inequalities in the policy area Gender employment gap In all Member States and in … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic development, … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Gender plays a specific role both in the … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries sector, the … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area EU regional policy is an investment policy that … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The term ‘sport’ implies two different … 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 …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Tourism is the third largest socio-economic … product (GDP). While its contribution to economic and social development is widely acknowledged in the literature, … do not provide legal protection or allow women access to social protection and health measures (e.g. there are no …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Transportation facilitates access to the labour … (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 …