IV International Scientific Conference on Women in Science entitled „Woman - home, public sphere and science” organized by: Team for Best Practices Institute of Sociology Faculty of Historical and Social Sciences Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw and Warsaw Section of Polish Sociological Assocition.
The aim of the fourth of annual conferences entitled, Women in science”, is to continue the discussion of scientists, representatives of various disciplines, organization and actors involved and interested in issues related to the wider presence of women in public space and other spheres of life. This year, the discourse will be focused on perspectives and opportunities of research and analysis of the women’s current situation in the public space, as well as areas such as family life, the care for dependent persons, women’s work, development of their career including academic career and the relationship of these processes with the decent work and work-life balance concepts. In the contemporary world mens and women's social roles have undergone redefinition. These changes concern mostly women who represent a growing proportion of economically active people. This proves that work represents a greater value in the life of Polish women. On the other hand, the family occupies the first position among the values they respect the most. This situation indicates the abrasion of two tendencies. First of all some women are seeking to emancipate from the traditional roles, which leads to a change and establishment of a new gender contract. At the same time we are witnessing the increasing share of women who want to combine work and family life. The ability to combine work with other dimensions of life such as home, family, bringing up children, developing own interests and passions is extremely important because it affects the balance between personal and professional life.
The official language of the conference will be Polish and English.