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Enaka obravnava žensk in moških pri zasedbi prostega delovnega mesta
The equal treatment of men and women when seeking work

Author(s): Sara Slana
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Slovensko sociološko društvo (in FDV)
Keywords: gender equality; discrimination; employment; women

Summary/Abstract: The present article discusses the unequal treatment of women and men in the employment field in terms of unequal opportunities and discrimination against female job-seekers. The article presents key theoretical explanations and adopted legal provisions and standards in the employment field, the results of a national employers’ awareness campaign and results of a pilot survey among male and female graduates of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The aim is to ascertain whether, in their opinion, the purpose of the mechanism of a non-discriminatory job announcement marked with ‘M/W’, a so-called protective measure to ensure equal treatment that is determined in the Employment Relationship Act, is being achieved.

  • Issue Year: 26/2010
  • Issue No: 63
  • Page Range: 81-100
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Slovenian