European gender regimes and policies : comparative perspectives

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European gender regimes and policies : comparative perspectives

Sevil Sümer

Routledge, 2016

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First published 2009 by Ashgate Publishing

Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-140) and index

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Description

Comprehensive gender equality remains an unfulfilled goal in many European countries, in spite of important developments and challenges to the traditional gendered division of labour. This volume reviews recent advances of gender policies in different countries in the European Union, together with recent empirical data on gender relations in the labour market and within families. It adopts an international and interdisciplinary perspective through its use of qualitative and quantitative data, and a comprehensive theoretical framework. Particular attention is paid to the latest developments in the field of gender equality in different Scandinavian countries - countries which are customarily seen as forerunners in the area. The title culminates with an in-depth discussion on the possibility of converging alternate gender policy regimes in Europe.

Table of Contents

  • Preface, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 1 Introduction, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 2 Comparing Gender Regimes, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 3 The Scandinavian Gender Regime, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 4 Gender Policies in the European Union, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 5 Work-Family Reconciliation in Practice, Sevil Sumer
  • Chapter 6 Concluding Discussion, Sevil Sumer

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