| Author: | Smith, M. Villa, P. |
| Title: | The ever-declining role of gender equality in the European Employment Strategy |
| Journal: | Industrial Relations Journal
2010 : NOV, VOL 41:6 p. 526-543 |
| Index terms: | gender europe european union equality |
| Freeterms: | EES |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper presents an analysis of the changing position of gender in the European Employment Strategy (EES) since its 2005 relaunch. Overall, a picture of mixed progress to gender equality goals across Member States is found. There is evidence of the EU soft law approach leading to positive developments as the use of targets in conjunction with Country-Specific Recommendations and Points-to-Watch have had some influence in promoting gender equality policies among Member States. Nevertheless, the weakened position of gender mainstreaming in European-level initiatives has led to gender being marginalized or ignored in national and EU policy responses to the crisis. |
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