.... Equal opportunities Gender diversity Gender differences Institutional ethnography Maternity Gender diversity and inclusion Organizations are increasingly focusing on equality of opportunity, in terms of increasing the proportion of women employees in their organizations. They attempt...

.... Jasper Doomen can be contacted at: jasperdoomen@yahoo.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Equal opportunities Public policy As long as those who are discriminated against do not (structurally) oppose this treatment, no issues arise with regard to the country's internal...

.... The characteristics of the two policy concepts and their foreseeable implications for social inequalities are analysed. Social benefits Savings Citizenship Insurance Equal opportunities Europe Patricia Frericks can be contacted at: patricia.frericks@uni‐hamburg.de © Emerald Group Publishing...

... in the context of current concerns about inequality and opportunity. Peter Taylor‐Gooby can be contacted at: p.f.taylor‐gooby@kent.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Equal opportunities Social class Education Culture Europe Social welfare European welfare states have enjoyed...

... Welfare Governance Social policy Elder care Equal opportunities In this paper, we study local welfare governance from the vantage point of informal carers caring for older people. A bottom‐up perspective is needed to construct a critical view on welfare provision and governance practices...

...]. This does not mean that individuals cannot have equal opportunities. On the contrary, this is to be expected sometimes, unless we argue that if two people differ in any respect – if they are not identical – their opportunities cannot be equal. We are concerned here with social equality of opportunity...

... of life. Second, an egalitarian version of Islam, considered consistent with the principles of social justice and equal opportunity. Third, the implementation of a strict rule of law with no room for favouritism and discrimination. And fourth, special protective measures for minorities, women and other...

.... Originality/value The article adds knowledge to how, in the field of regeneration, the characteristics of institutional racism can be locked into the practices and organizational cultures of public sector agencies. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Equal opportunities Race relations...

... Limited 2001 Discrimination Equal opportunities Case law USA International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 14 New Developments Concerning Discrimination by Manufacturers by Matt Mueller and Brian H. Kleiner Almost daily one can pick up a major newspaper and find an article related...

... and avoid pay disparity. Cites some case law examples. Concludes with recommendations for resolution including strengthening the Equal Pay Act and creating family‐friendly policies. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Equal pay Equal opportunities Case law USA Volume 21 Number 8/9/10 2001 37 Explaining...

... case law. Outlines the obligations of employers and provides the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggests that the best way to avoid potential litigation is to take the issue seriously. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Sexual harassment Case law USA Equal opportunities...

.... Analyses the situation of women at the University of Athens against the backdrop of the traditional philosophical debate concerning the gender issue. Women Greece Universities Equal opportunities © MCB UP Limited 2001 Volume 21 Number 1/2 2001 39 Gender Inequality at the University...

... education system. Argues that most women are aware of their right to equality, but there is a need for the state to acknowledge their obligation to encourage development in areas of educational inequality. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Nigeria Women Education Politics Equal opportunities...

... under‐represented in responsible positions at university and therefore, despite some breakthroughs, much remains to be done. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Netherlands Women Education Equal opportunities International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 32 To The Top in Higher Education...

.... Concludes that top positions are still difficult to achieve and progress is slow. Notes some changes in one institution. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Lithuania Women Universities Equal opportunities International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 68 Lithuanian Women in the Education System...

... to decision‐making positions and their participation in their country’s development. Outlines recent developments and highlights future needs. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Ethiopia Gender Higher education Women Equal opportunities International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 98 Ethiopia...

... Title IX, the law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Title IX is a key component of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 which stated that all schools receiving Federal funds must provide equal opportunity for men and women. Academics, athletics, and employment were all addressed under...

... as showing the professional situation of female graduates. Highlights the disadvantages for women, even at higher education level in a social order of male predominance. Considers the prospects for change. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Gender Higher education Mexico Equal opportunities Volume 21...

... their success. Answers some of these questions in a comparative way and provides a number of examples from Germany. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Women Equal opportunities Universities Germany International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 20 Women in Higher Education in Europe - A Statistical...

... and choose lower status majors. Presents evidence suggesting that white women are more discriminated against than black women and that the integration of women in “male” disciplines has slowed down. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Higher education USA Universities Women Equal opportunities Volume 21...