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A lo largo de su vida laboral, las mujeres siguen experimentando grandes dificultades para acceder a empleos decentes. Sólo se han logrado mejoras mínimas desde la Cuarta Conferencia Mundial sobre la Mujer, celebrada en Beijing en 1995, por lo que existen grandes brechas que deben colmarse en la puesta en práctica de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, adoptada por las Naciones Unidas en 2015. La desigualdad entre mujeres y hombres persiste en los mercados laborales mundiales, en lo que respecta a las oportunidades, al trato y a los resultados. En los dos últimos decenios, los notables progresos realizados por las mujeres en cuanto a los logros educativos no se han traducido en una mejora comparable de su posición en el trabajo. En muchas regiones del mundo, en comparación con los hombres, las mujeres tienen más probabilidades de encontrarse y permanecer en situación de desempleo, tienen menos oportunidades de participar en la fuerza de trabajo y – cuando lo hacen – suelen verse obligadas a aceptar empleos de peor calidad. Los progresos realizados para superar estos obstáculos han sido lentos, y se limitan a algunas regiones del mundo. Incluso en muchos de los países en los que la disparidad en la participación de la fuerza de trabajo y el desempleo se ha reducido, y en los que las mujeres están dejando de lado el trabajo familiar auxiliar para centrarse en el sector de los servicios, la calidad de los empleos de las mujeres sigue suscitando preocupación. El reparto desigual de las labores de cuidado y las tareas domésticas no remuneradas entre las mujeres y los hombres, y entre las familias y la sociedad, es un determinante importante de las desigualdades de género en el trabajo.

This book focuses on the gender-specific labour force participation rates across regions in India and identifies its most important determinants. Before concentrating on the Indian context, it examines the participation rates of various countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Not unexpectedly, the study shows that the rate is significantly lower for females than for males in this region. The rural–urban differentials are more pronounced and the inter-state variations are more sizable among females than males. Even in large cities, the female labour market participation is lower than that in the rural areas despite higher levels of education. However, in terms of inter-spatial (rural/urban/city) variations, the impact of infrastructure, education, health and urbanization on the labour force participation of both genders is quite distinct. On the whole, the study reinforces the stance that women's participation in productive activities has a doubly positive impact; it not only raises the household income, but also contributes to the wellbeing of the household. These findings are important from a policy perspective, as different infrastructure variables are confirmed to improve both participation and labour productivity. As such, the book offers a valuable resource not only for researchers, but also for NGOs and policymakers.

Diversifying the workforce is becoming increasingly important, with gender equality being a central feature of overall equality. Men seem to be part of the problem and a necessary part of the solution. This collection ties these themes together in the context of talent management and organizational effectiveness. Talented women continue to have difficulty advancing their careers in organizations wordwide. Organizations and their cultures were created by men, for men and reflect the wider patriarchal society. As a consequence, some women are disadvantaged and face barriers to advancement. Burke and Major present an examination of men, masculinity and gendered organizational cultures to get both a better understanding of why women have made such slow progress and ways in which men can become allies and champions of women, supporting their advancement and workplace equality. By taking an unusual approach to the subject of gender equality, this topical book will be a refreshing read for st

Previous ed.: 2002.

This volume comprises 12 chapters, each accounting for a particular aspect of worker well-being. Among the issues addressed are: employee compensation, job loss, disability, health, gender, education, contract negotiation, and macroeconomic labor policy. The volume provides answers to a number of important questions. For example, why do smaller, newer companies better match CEO pay to profits than old, established corporations? Which demographic groups are most prone to job losses? What does marital status have to do with the glass ceiling? Does retiring from work increase one's mental health? Does domestic violence drive women to work more? Do higher educational subsidies lead to more schooling than larger educational rates of return? In short, the volume addresses a number of important policy-related research issues on worker well-being facing labor economists today.

Women and Work offers analyses of women and the labour market with respect to a wide range of topics that include technological change, skill requirements, and training; income security programs and work decisions of lone parents; the dynamics of welfare participation; school-to-work transitions; equality legislation; and collective bargaining, remuneration, and workplace benefits. Contributors include Gordon Betcherman (Canadian Policy Research Networks and Ekos Research associates), Marie-Thérèse Chicha (Université de Montréal), Ross Finnie (Queen's University and Statistics Canada), John Greenwood (Social Research and Demonstration Corporation), Andrew Jackson (Canadian Labour Congress), Constantine Kapsalis (Data Probe Economic Consulting), Darren Lauzon (HRDC and Statistics Canada), Norm Leckie (Ekos Research Associates), Brenda Lipsett (Human Resources Development Canada), Mark Reesor (Human Resources Development Canada), Ted Wannell (Statistics Canada), Caroline L. Weber (Queen's University), and I'ik Urla Zeytino'lu (McMaster University).