Equality within our lifetimes how laws and policies can close-or widen-gender gaps in economies worldwide

"The book proceeds in three sections. In section one, we examine how the laws in every country address discrimination in the workplace-not only on the basis of sex and gender, but also based on pregnancy, family status, race/ethnicity, religion, disability, migration status, sexual orientation,...

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Other Authors: Heymann, Jody, 1959- author (author), Sprague, Aleta, author, Raub, Amy, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oakland, California : University of California Press 2023.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009728340006719
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Summary:"The book proceeds in three sections. In section one, we examine how the laws in every country address discrimination in the workplace-not only on the basis of sex and gender, but also based on pregnancy, family status, race/ethnicity, religion, disability, migration status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and gender identity. Section 2 explores why achieving gender equality in the economy will be impossible without addressing both paid and unpaid caregiving. Lastly, in section three, we assess what it takes to make change happen. Section three examines approaches that would make a difference within months as well as approaches that would be transformational long-term"
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 302 pages)