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Gendering family policies in post-Communist Europe a historical-institutional analysis /

Through the use of a historical-institutional perspective and with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia; this study explores the state of family policies in Post-Communist Europe. It analyzes how these policies have developed and examines their impact on gender re...

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Main Authors: Saxonberg, Steven
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Family policy > Europe, Eastern
Sex role > Europe, Eastern
Central government policies > Central Europe > Eastern Europe
Sociology: family & relationships > Central Europe > Eastern Europe
Gender studies: women > Central Europe > Eastern Europe
Politics and Government
Europe, Eastern > Politics and government
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137319395
Summary: Through the use of a historical-institutional perspective and with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia; this study explores the state of family policies in Post-Communist Europe. It analyzes how these policies have developed and examines their impact on gender relations for the countries mentioned.
This is an empirically rich and thoughtful account of the recent and less recent history of family policies in four Central European countries as well as three traditionally capitalist societies as points of comparison. In this engaging historical-institutional analysis of the dynamics of post-communist welfare states, a first in this field, Saxonberg stresses the importance of historical trajectories and the cultural/ideological context in shaping social policy. The contentious connections among family policies, women's rights, nationalist sentiments and democracy also emerge from the discu
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230299955, 2014.
Carrier Form: 304 p. : 7 figures, 12.
ISBN: 9781137319395 :
1137319399 :
CLC: C913.14
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. The Transition in Central Europe Revisited 3. Historical-Institutional Development 4. The Influence of International Organizations 5. Institutional Framework 6. Attitudes of the Population 7. Strategies and Political Opportunities for Women's Organizations 8. Political Parties and Policy-Makers 9. Conclusion.

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