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Płeć jako determinanta bezrobocia
Gender as a Determinant of Unemployment

Author(s): Karolina Drela
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Gender Studies
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: labour market; unemployment; determinants of unemployment; discrimination against women; gender segregation

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to deepen knowledge on labour market issues of women and attempt to answer the question: is still gender is a determinant of unemployment and promoted gender equality is taking place? This article focuses on analysis literature on women in the labour market and on changes in professional activity of women in Poland over the last 15 years, also shows indicators for the Millennium Development Goals Polish gender equality in the labour market (article is based on available GUS statistics). The need to analyze the situation of women in the Polish market include part of the problem very important.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 101
  • Page Range: 193-207
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish