Social Partners and Gender Equality: Change and Continuity in Gendered Corporatism in Europe

This book explores the impact of social partners on gender and intersectional inequalities in Europe, highlighting the importance of these organizations in shaping policies and practices. It examines the relationships between employers and employees, and how social partners can contribute to (in)equalities in various political contexts, such as neoliberalization, austerity, and the COVID-19 crisis. The volume adds a crucial dimension to studies on gender inequalities in the labor market, contributing to research on domestic work, the gender pay gap, and the undervaluation of womens labor. It also provides insights into gender equality policy and its challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate interplay of gender and intersectional equalities, shedding light on the diverse ways in which they shape and are shaped by social partners representing employers and employees in Europe. Despite the limited critical attention paid to these organizations, as this volume demonstrates, social partners play a significant role in addressing gender and other inequalities at both the individual European country and European Union levels. The chapters within this volume explore the profound impact of social partners on inequalities across a range of 21st-century political contexts, including neoliberalization, austerity, and the COVID-19 crisis. By examining these phenomena, the book adds a crucial dimension to studies on gender inequalities in the labor market, contributing to research on topics such as domestic work, the gender pay gap, and the persistent undervaluation of women's labor, particularly in care work. Moreover, this volume makes a substantial contribution to the literature on gender equality policy.

The book's focus on social partners offers valuable insights that aid in understanding the persistence of gender inequalities and the challenges associated with adopting and implementing policies to combat them. This volume is of interest to students and researchers in gender studies, politics, European politics, employment relations, and international relations, as well as policymakers actively engaged in addressing gender inequalities in the labor market.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 147 x 208 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030811808
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022