… 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 …
… 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 … (in response to the abolition of the defunct pillar structure); increased power for the Court of Justice of the …
… 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 … (Article 13) public health (Article 168(1)) and economic social and territorial cohesion (Articles 174 to 178). The …
… 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 … but these positions were stratified in a pyramid structure. Women held 29% of the positions in the middle …
… 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 … communities, support women’s access to education and other social services, and contribute to women’s employment, …
… nature of institutional arrangements, which differentially structure women and men’s access to opportunities and … 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 …
… 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 … the case in the majority of EU Member States. Figures on social inclusion and employment rates, and job quality …
… 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 … across the EU. A new measurement methodology (based on the structure of earnings survey, SES) has been implemented in …
… 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 …
… 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 … organisations considered women to be useful only in the social aspects of fisheries (helping families). This is …
… 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 … the Agency for Gender Equality within the ESF – a support structure for achieving more gender equality as a desired …
… economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. To this end, it was stipulated that by 2010 … 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the governance structure for the ERA and the ‘Pact for Research and … gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, social diversity, disability, age and sexual orientation, 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 … that women, as a consequence of the current gender power structure (see above on women’s uneven distribution in …