Regional disproportion in the development of atypical forms of employment in Germany Cover Image

Regionalne dysproporcje w rozwoju atypowych form zatrudnienia w Niemczech
Regional disproportion in the development of atypical forms of employment in Germany

Author(s): Krzysztof Nyklewicz
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: region; disproportion; atypical employment; Germany

Summary/Abstract: The transformation of the German economy, which has been in progress for the last twenty years, determines the changes of the labour market. Since the reunification in 1989, a major increase in atypical forms of employment has been observed as a result of deregulation processes of the labour market. The aim of this paper is to present the spectrum of problems regarding the diverse development of these forms in the eastern and western parts of the Federal Republic of Germany, with particular focus on the different situation of men and women. The author assumes that in order for non-standard forms of employment to flourish, the employment of women has to be considerable. The differences appearing in both parts of Germany are caused not only by economic factors, but also to a high degree by social and institutional ones.

  • Issue Year: 13/2012
  • Issue No: 50
  • Page Range: 78-95
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish