Upward convergence in gender equality: how close is the Union of equality?
Book
Bisello, Martina ; Caisl, Jakub ; Maftei, Anamaria ; Peruffo, Eleonora ; Barbieri, Davide ; Reingarde, Jolanta ; Mascherini, Massimiliano
Eurofound ; European Institute for Gender Equality, Vilnius
Publications Office of the European Union - Luxembourg
2021
20 p.
gender equality ; European Pillar of Social Rights ; social cohesion ; EU policy ; equal rights
Human rights
English
Bibliogr.;Statistics
"Over the last decade, the EU has made slow progress towards gender equality. As achievements in gender equality vary considerably by Member State, it is important to understand the evolution of disparities between the Member States and the implications this has for upward economic and social convergence in the EU. Crucially, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis not only threatens to undo past achievements but may well result in increasing disparities between Member States.
This policy brief, which was jointly prepared by Eurofound and EIGE, investigates patterns of convergence in gender equality as measured by the Gender Equality Index in the Member States over the 2010–2018 period.
Eurofound delivers high-quality expertise and data on living and working conditions in the EU. Gender (equality) is a cross-cutting theme in all activities of the Agency. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is a partner in this area. More information about EIGE's activities can be found on their website."
Digital
ISBN (PDF) : 978-92-9482-904-7
