Latest items for ERBG-PRACTICE-2
Dec. 6, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"She adds: 'Job segregation based on sex has long been a practice but now technology and civilisation is shifting the narrative. In Africa, it is believed that the man’s job is to protect and provide and sometimes, a woman who earns is seen as a threat. But these patriarchal norms no longer hold water. The world is changing and women are going into the job markets because a man’s salary may not be able to cater for the home'" (para 21).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"She adds: 'Job segregation based on sex has long been a practice but now technology and civilisation is shifting the narrative. In Africa, it is believed that the man’s job is to protect and provide and sometimes, a woman who earns is seen as a threat. But these patriarchal norms no longer hold water. The world is changing and women are going into the job markets because a man’s salary may not be able to cater for the home'" (para 21).
Dec. 6, 2024, 9:44 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"'As the economy grows, women retreat from work, in part because women's work is seen as a standby or emergency measure,' says A.L. Sharada, a sociologist, demographer and director of Population First, a social welfare group based in Mumbai. 'The moment the family becomes economically stable, they expect the woman to get out of the labor force.' So women move in and out of employment, depending on their family's needs. That was the case for Dhulap, who went to work at Siemens when her family experienced financial stress and then quit her job once her family amassed savings. That's the case for many lower-income folks too. Ibrahim Naikodi, an auto...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"'As the economy grows, women retreat from work, in part because women's work is seen as a standby or emergency measure,' says A.L. Sharada, a sociologist, demographer and director of Population First, a social welfare group based in Mumbai. 'The moment the family becomes economically stable, they expect the woman to get out of the labor force.' So women move in and out of employment, depending on their family's needs. That was the case for Dhulap, who went to work at Siemens when her family experienced financial stress and then quit her job once her family amassed savings. That's the case for many lower-income folks too. Ibrahim Naikodi, an auto...more
Nov. 16, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"Previously [before the Taliban takeover] about 10% of educated women in Afghanistan worked in national or international organisations to support their children. If less educated, they had a range of formal and informal jobs including working as housemaids, baking bread, washing clothes, cleaning bathrooms and babysitting, and in rural communities rearing small livestock and growing wheat, maize and vegetables" (para 6). 10% of educated women means that there are far more educated women who do not work, implying a societal norm of men working rather than women (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"Previously [before the Taliban takeover] about 10% of educated women in Afghanistan worked in national or international organisations to support their children. If less educated, they had a range of formal and informal jobs including working as housemaids, baking bread, washing clothes, cleaning bathrooms and babysitting, and in rural communities rearing small livestock and growing wheat, maize and vegetables" (para 6). 10% of educated women means that there are far more educated women who do not work, implying a societal norm of men working rather than women (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Nov. 16, 2024, 2:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Before 11am, pregnant mothers, parents with prams and children with painted faces and fancy dress arrived armed with placards saying, 'Knocked up then knocked off the career ladder' and 'Childcare costs are wicked' in support of the campaign coinciding with Halloween weekend" (para 4). 'Knocked up then knocked off the career ladder' implies that men have more rights to jobs; One of the pictures in this article also inclues a sign that says 'My skills got me hired! My womb got me fired!' (MB-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Before 11am, pregnant mothers, parents with prams and children with painted faces and fancy dress arrived armed with placards saying, 'Knocked up then knocked off the career ladder' and 'Childcare costs are wicked' in support of the campaign coinciding with Halloween weekend" (para 4). 'Knocked up then knocked off the career ladder' implies that men have more rights to jobs; One of the pictures in this article also inclues a sign that says 'My skills got me hired! My womb got me fired!' (MB-CODER COMMENT).
Nov. 7, 2024, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Phangnon Konyak, who became the first female lawmaker in the upper house of parliament from the northeastern state of Nagaland last year, said that during the selection process local political leaders often questioned her ability to focus on the election because she is a single mother" (para 21).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Phangnon Konyak, who became the first female lawmaker in the upper house of parliament from the northeastern state of Nagaland last year, said that during the selection process local political leaders often questioned her ability to focus on the election because she is a single mother" (para 21).
Oct. 10, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba says that she is trying to promote autonomy and self-reliance for women. They can’t just be beggars waiting to receive something from a man. They must have the ability to have a job, contribute to housework, and contribute to their country. They need to have training to do that.
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba says that she is trying to promote autonomy and self-reliance for women. They can’t just be beggars waiting to receive something from a man. They must have the ability to have a job, contribute to housework, and contribute to their country. They need to have training to do that.
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Unemployment and underemployment data for women in 2021 are at 15.58 per cent and 21.1 per cent respectively. Consistently, unemployment levels for women fall below that for women who tend to experience unemployment at levels three times higher than men" (5).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Unemployment and underemployment data for women in 2021 are at 15.58 per cent and 21.1 per cent respectively. Consistently, unemployment levels for women fall below that for women who tend to experience unemployment at levels three times higher than men" (5).
April 30, 2024, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Professor Tirosh said that women would lose out as more financial resources are invested in men’s programs, female students are shunted into jobs typically seen as the domain of women, and sex segregation spreads to workplaces and public venues" (para 24) If women's education puts them in a specific stereotypically female sector of the economy, it must be because the general societal attitude is that women shouldn't be taking up men's jobs (MCP - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Professor Tirosh said that women would lose out as more financial resources are invested in men’s programs, female students are shunted into jobs typically seen as the domain of women, and sex segregation spreads to workplaces and public venues" (para 24) If women's education puts them in a specific stereotypically female sector of the economy, it must be because the general societal attitude is that women shouldn't be taking up men's jobs (MCP - CODER COMMENT).
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] high unemployment rates, in particular among Roma women, women with disabilities and rural women, and the higher unemployment rates among young women than among young men... The unequal sharing of responsibilities between women and men and the lack of opportunities to reconcile work and family obligations, []reduces employment opportunities for women" (13).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] high unemployment rates, in particular among Roma women, women with disabilities and rural women, and the higher unemployment rates among young women than among young men... The unequal sharing of responsibilities between women and men and the lack of opportunities to reconcile work and family obligations, []reduces employment opportunities for women" (13).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Unemployment in Botswana still affects more women than men" (7). "The 2011 Population and Housing Census reflect that 22.6% of women compared to 17.7% of men are unemployed in Botswana" (18, 29). "Unemployment in the 15–24 year age group is significantly higher amongst females than males" (30).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Unemployment in Botswana still affects more women than men" (7). "The 2011 Population and Housing Census reflect that 22.6% of women compared to 17.7% of men are unemployed in Botswana" (18, 29). "Unemployment in the 15–24 year age group is significantly higher amongst females than males" (30).
Nov. 28, 2023, 12:49 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Policies meant to increase economic opportunity for women and close the gender pay gap may have fueled young men's resentment toward women" (pp 8).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Policies meant to increase economic opportunity for women and close the gender pay gap may have fueled young men's resentment toward women" (pp 8).
Nov. 3, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“But instead of promising to fix these problems, South Korea's new President Yoon Suk-yeol has said structural sexism is 'a thing of the past'. He was propelled to power by young men who claim that attempts to reduce inequality mean they have become victims of reverse discrimination” (para 9). The speaker claims that structural sexism no longer exists, but the motivation seems to be rooted in a dislike of women taking jobs that should be held by men (ET - CODER COMMENT). “In 2018, South Korea spawned Asia's first and most successful #MeToo movement. But in its wake, a wave of anti-feminism coursed through the country, fuelled by young men...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“But instead of promising to fix these problems, South Korea's new President Yoon Suk-yeol has said structural sexism is 'a thing of the past'. He was propelled to power by young men who claim that attempts to reduce inequality mean they have become victims of reverse discrimination” (para 9). The speaker claims that structural sexism no longer exists, but the motivation seems to be rooted in a dislike of women taking jobs that should be held by men (ET - CODER COMMENT). “In 2018, South Korea spawned Asia's first and most successful #MeToo movement. But in its wake, a wave of anti-feminism coursed through the country, fuelled by young men...more
Oct. 10, 2023, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Discrimination in the workplace against people who are pregnant is not a new phenomenon. In fact, this has been an ever-present sickness of capitalism and the workplace, systems that were not designed to support pregnancy" (para 7). Workplaces were not designed to support pregnant women, or by extension women planning to become pregnant. Thus the underlying design of workplaces is in favor of men over women (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"Discrimination in the workplace against people who are pregnant is not a new phenomenon. In fact, this has been an ever-present sickness of capitalism and the workplace, systems that were not designed to support pregnancy" (para 7). Workplaces were not designed to support pregnant women, or by extension women planning to become pregnant. Thus the underlying design of workplaces is in favor of men over women (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for its efforts to increase access for women and girls to all levels of education. It notes that the percentage of children not enrolled in secondary education is below 1 per cent, according to official data, and welcomes the initiation, in 2017, of mandatory monitoring of school enrolment. Nevertheless, the Committee is concerned about the following: (c) The fact that the high level of girls who received education does not lead to corresponding employment for women" (p.12). "The Committee welcomes the progress made by the State party in promoting access for women to employment. It also notes that discrimination in the workplace is prohibited...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for its efforts to increase access for women and girls to all levels of education. It notes that the percentage of children not enrolled in secondary education is below 1 per cent, according to official data, and welcomes the initiation, in 2017, of mandatory monitoring of school enrolment. Nevertheless, the Committee is concerned about the following: (c) The fact that the high level of girls who received education does not lead to corresponding employment for women" (p.12). "The Committee welcomes the progress made by the State party in promoting access for women to employment. It also notes that discrimination in the workplace is prohibited...more
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[There is a] high unemployment rate among women with higher education, despite the fact that the representation of women in higher education is almost 10 per cent higher than that of men… [A]ccess to the labour market for women with higher education [is not promoted]" (10).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[There is a] high unemployment rate among women with higher education, despite the fact that the representation of women in higher education is almost 10 per cent higher than that of men… [A]ccess to the labour market for women with higher education [is not promoted]" (10).
June 26, 2023, 10:33 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-DATA-5
"In April 2021, Shrestha and five others became the first Nepali women to climb the 8,091-metre Annapurna I. 'Preparing for the Annapurna expedition, I realised how far behind Nepali women were in mountaineering, because no Nepali women had climbed it until now. The number of women who are into mountaineering can still be counted on [your] fingers.'" (para.9).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-DATA-5
"In April 2021, Shrestha and five others became the first Nepali women to climb the 8,091-metre Annapurna I. 'Preparing for the Annapurna expedition, I realised how far behind Nepali women were in mountaineering, because no Nepali women had climbed it until now. The number of women who are into mountaineering can still be counted on [your] fingers.'" (para.9).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[M]ale youth unemployment rate in urban and rural areas is 20.4 per cent and 2.6 per cent respectively. This shows unemployment is generally higher among female youth" (17). "The micro and small enterprises strategy and sector, which during 2010/11–2012/13 generated a total of 2,681,367 jobs from which women took up 41.23 per cent" (27).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[M]ale youth unemployment rate in urban and rural areas is 20.4 per cent and 2.6 per cent respectively. This shows unemployment is generally higher among female youth" (17). "The micro and small enterprises strategy and sector, which during 2010/11–2012/13 generated a total of 2,681,367 jobs from which women took up 41.23 per cent" (27).
March 16, 2023, 3:32 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Above all, women are less likely than men to consider going into business for themselves, and those who do establish a company are more likely to fail than men (see Section 3.2). Currently, only 6 per cent of the overall population of Bulgarian women manage or own their own company. Women, even though they are more highly educated than men, believe that they do not possess the necessary skills to become an entrepreneur (70 per cent), compared with only 64 per cent of men who were interviewed. Women also tend to view entrepreneurship as an inappropriate role for women (34 per cent), contrasting with only 17 per cent of men...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Above all, women are less likely than men to consider going into business for themselves, and those who do establish a company are more likely to fail than men (see Section 3.2). Currently, only 6 per cent of the overall population of Bulgarian women manage or own their own company. Women, even though they are more highly educated than men, believe that they do not possess the necessary skills to become an entrepreneur (70 per cent), compared with only 64 per cent of men who were interviewed. Women also tend to view entrepreneurship as an inappropriate role for women (34 per cent), contrasting with only 17 per cent of men...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"According to the National Employment Agency data, the number of unemployed women increased by 3,560 in the period from the end of February to the end of June 2020, representing 56 per cent of the total number of newly unemployed persons. This indicates that employers laid off more women than men during the crisis" (21). "[O]ne in two citizens believes that successful business women must inevitably neglect their families" (32).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"According to the National Employment Agency data, the number of unemployed women increased by 3,560 in the period from the end of February to the end of June 2020, representing 56 per cent of the total number of newly unemployed persons. This indicates that employers laid off more women than men during the crisis" (21). "[O]ne in two citizens believes that successful business women must inevitably neglect their families" (32).
Feb. 22, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Women represent about half the Bulgarian labour force. Women-owned small and medium enterprises have been growing in number and currently make up one-fourth of all registered companies” (1). “Despite the growing significance of women-owned businesses in Bulgaria, the economic potential of women entrepreneurs remains largely untapped. Given that several recent reports have highlighted the gender inequalities persistent in the Bulgarian labour market, more attention must be paid to how women entrepreneurs in Bulgaria are faring, for example the types of obstacles and barriers that they face” (1).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Women represent about half the Bulgarian labour force. Women-owned small and medium enterprises have been growing in number and currently make up one-fourth of all registered companies” (1). “Despite the growing significance of women-owned businesses in Bulgaria, the economic potential of women entrepreneurs remains largely untapped. Given that several recent reports have highlighted the gender inequalities persistent in the Bulgarian labour market, more attention must be paid to how women entrepreneurs in Bulgaria are faring, for example the types of obstacles and barriers that they face” (1).
Feb. 22, 2023, 1:05 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Unlike what is observed across the EU where women are half as likely as men to expect to be job creators, Bulgarian women demonstrated slightly higher growth expectations than men. Women’s higher general human capital (especially overall educational attainment) may play a role in these higher growth expectations despite the relative deficiency of women in instrumental networking” (16). “Opportunity-driven entrepreneurship is slightly higher among women than men in Bulgaria and the gap in participation in early-stage entrepreneurial activities is much lower than the EU average. Nonetheless, it is estimated that gender gaps remain significant in participation in self-employment, part-time employment; entrepreneurship and decision-making processes” (26). “Other identified factors constraining women’s...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Unlike what is observed across the EU where women are half as likely as men to expect to be job creators, Bulgarian women demonstrated slightly higher growth expectations than men. Women’s higher general human capital (especially overall educational attainment) may play a role in these higher growth expectations despite the relative deficiency of women in instrumental networking” (16). “Opportunity-driven entrepreneurship is slightly higher among women than men in Bulgaria and the gap in participation in early-stage entrepreneurial activities is much lower than the EU average. Nonetheless, it is estimated that gender gaps remain significant in participation in self-employment, part-time employment; entrepreneurship and decision-making processes” (26). “Other identified factors constraining women’s...more
Feb. 22, 2023, 12:45 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Men were the most likely to perceive that they had the skills to start a business between 2013 and 2017, while women, seniors and youth were less optimistic. About a third of respondents felt that they did not have skills, experience or knowledge to start a business in each of these groups” (14).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Men were the most likely to perceive that they had the skills to start a business between 2013 and 2017, while women, seniors and youth were less optimistic. About a third of respondents felt that they did not have skills, experience or knowledge to start a business in each of these groups” (14).
Feb. 22, 2023, 10:40 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Indeed, there are not many female investors in Bulgaria. One of the first publicly visible figures was Zlatolina Mukova, who joined one of the first local funds NEVEQ as managing partner in 2012. Prior to that Mukova has taken C-level corporate roles in the IT and financial sector. Last year, we also spotted Dessy Kovatcheva, who backed the local waste management startup CozZo, as an angel investor. To be honest, we haven’t heard of other female investors. Maria Marinova, even though not an investor herself, is leading the Bulgarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association” (paragraph above ‘The support infrastructure and communities’ heading). “Almost four years ago, the local chapter...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“Indeed, there are not many female investors in Bulgaria. One of the first publicly visible figures was Zlatolina Mukova, who joined one of the first local funds NEVEQ as managing partner in 2012. Prior to that Mukova has taken C-level corporate roles in the IT and financial sector. Last year, we also spotted Dessy Kovatcheva, who backed the local waste management startup CozZo, as an angel investor. To be honest, we haven’t heard of other female investors. Maria Marinova, even though not an investor herself, is leading the Bulgarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association” (paragraph above ‘The support infrastructure and communities’ heading). “Almost four years ago, the local chapter...more
Feb. 22, 2023, 9:22 a.m.
Countries: Hungary, Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“The EU country with the highest percentage of women managers is Lithuania, at 45 per cent, followed by Hungary, 43 per cent” (top half of page). “There is also significant variation in the share of women managers in different parts of the EU. In Lithuania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Latvia over 40 per cent of managers are women – more than five per cent above the EU average – whereas in Greece and the Czech Republic, less than 30 per cent of managers are women” (top half of page).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“The EU country with the highest percentage of women managers is Lithuania, at 45 per cent, followed by Hungary, 43 per cent” (top half of page). “There is also significant variation in the share of women managers in different parts of the EU. In Lithuania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Latvia over 40 per cent of managers are women – more than five per cent above the EU average – whereas in Greece and the Czech Republic, less than 30 per cent of managers are women” (top half of page).
Feb. 22, 2023, 9:22 a.m.
Countries: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“There is also significant variation in the share of women managers in different parts of the EU. In Lithuania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Latvia over 40 per cent of managers are women – more than five per cent above the EU average – whereas in Greece and the Czech Republic, less than 30 per cent of managers are women” (top half of page).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
“There is also significant variation in the share of women managers in different parts of the EU. In Lithuania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Latvia over 40 per cent of managers are women – more than five per cent above the EU average – whereas in Greece and the Czech Republic, less than 30 per cent of managers are women” (top half of page).
Feb. 22, 2023, 9:16 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-DATA-2
“About 42 per cent of managers in businesses in Bulgaria are women, the third-highest percentage in the European Union and well above the EU average of 36 per cent” (first paragraph). “At the same time, women make up about 49 per cent of those in employment in Bulgaria, according to a policy brief by EU agency Eurofound. “Management is still mostly a man’s game,” a statement on the policy brief said” (first paragraph).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-DATA-2
“About 42 per cent of managers in businesses in Bulgaria are women, the third-highest percentage in the European Union and well above the EU average of 36 per cent” (first paragraph). “At the same time, women make up about 49 per cent of those in employment in Bulgaria, according to a policy brief by EU agency Eurofound. “Management is still mostly a man’s game,” a statement on the policy brief said” (first paragraph).
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:18 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-3, ERBG-LAW-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1, AFE-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
“While the law provides women the same legal status and rights as men, women faced some discrimination in economic participation and political empowerment. The law provides for equal opportunities in all spheres of public, economic, and political life; equal access to public resources; equal treatment; exclusion of gender-based discrimination and violence; balanced representation of men and women in all decision-making bodies; and overcoming gender-based stereotypes” (p. 23).
Variables: DACH-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-3, ERBG-LAW-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1, AFE-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
“While the law provides women the same legal status and rights as men, women faced some discrimination in economic participation and political empowerment. The law provides for equal opportunities in all spheres of public, economic, and political life; equal access to public resources; equal treatment; exclusion of gender-based discrimination and violence; balanced representation of men and women in all decision-making bodies; and overcoming gender-based stereotypes” (p. 23).
Feb. 18, 2023, 9:36 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Few places in Afghanistan are run by women. Public life and business are male-dominated and, since the Taliban’s takeover, even more women have vanished from view. While some say they are stuck in conservative societal structures that rarely let them take control, others fear draconian new rules, the travel and education bans" (Para.1).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Few places in Afghanistan are run by women. Public life and business are male-dominated and, since the Taliban’s takeover, even more women have vanished from view. While some say they are stuck in conservative societal structures that rarely let them take control, others fear draconian new rules, the travel and education bans" (Para.1).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee remains concerned at the persistence of discriminatory stereotypes concerning the responsibility of women for childcare, which ultimately reduces their career prospects in the labour market" (5). These stereotypes suggest prevailing belief that men have more right to jobs than women (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "However, the Committee notes with concern that:...(b) Despite the relatively high employment rate among women between 15 and 64 years of age (68.69 per cent), 47.5 per cent of employed women are currently holding part-time positions, predominantly owing to family responsibilities. Because of what is considered to be the roles of women and men, women continue to be the main caretakers of children and adults in...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee remains concerned at the persistence of discriminatory stereotypes concerning the responsibility of women for childcare, which ultimately reduces their career prospects in the labour market" (5). These stereotypes suggest prevailing belief that men have more right to jobs than women (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "However, the Committee notes with concern that:...(b) Despite the relatively high employment rate among women between 15 and 64 years of age (68.69 per cent), 47.5 per cent of employed women are currently holding part-time positions, predominantly owing to family responsibilities. Because of what is considered to be the roles of women and men, women continue to be the main caretakers of children and adults in...more