European context regarding equal opportunities between men and women
European context regarding equal opportunities between men and women
Author(s): Ramona GruescuSubject(s): Gender Studies, Evaluation research, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: European Strategy for Occupation; social policy; work market; equality of chances;
Summary/Abstract: Both women and men have a stake in all EU policies. Those policies must serve the interests of both sexes, and help to promote equality. European strategy for increasing work forces recognizes contribution of chances equality between women and men at realization of objectives from Lisboan. That legislation now encompasses, not just equal pay and equal treatment at work, but also equal treatment in social security and the access to goods and services. Today, European families benefit from the minimum standards we have set in the area of maternity leave and parental leave. This acquis continues to evolve.
Journal: Revista de Științe Politice. Revue des Sciences Politiques
- Issue Year: 2010
- Issue No: 26
- Page Range: 20-25
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English