Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to
raise fertility? : the second "YES"
Autor/in:
Oláh, Livia Sz.
Quelle: Demographic Research, Vol. 24 (2011) , S. 217-224
Inhalt: "This paper is based on the authoress's contribution to a debate, organized by MPIDR,
on the question displayed in the title above. She was asked to present arguments for
the 'yes'-response (together with Laurent Toulemon, and arguing against the 'no'-side
represented by Gerda Neyer and Dimiter Philipov). As pointed out in the paper, the
most important theoretical reasoning relevant for this question is the gender equity
theory. A number of studies provide sound empirical support to it, as discussed in
the paper in details, and thereby also a rationale for a positive impact of increased
gender equality on fertility. As the dual-earner family is here to stay, and given
the well-known negative consequences of long-term very low fertility for a society,
pushing for gender equality seems to be a reasonable strategy to be considered aiming
for sustainable societal development." (author's abstract)|
Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility? : the second "YES"
Titelübersetzung:Sollen Regierungen in Europa mehr für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter tun, um die Fruchtbarkeit zu erhöhen? : das zweite "Ja"
Autor/in:
Oláh, Livia Sz.
Quelle: Demographic Research, Vol. 24 (2011) , S. 217-224
Inhalt: "This paper is based on the authoress's contribution to a debate, organized by MPIDR, on the question displayed in the title above. She was asked to present arguments for the 'yes'-response (together with Laurent Toulemon, and arguing against the 'no'-side represented by Gerda Neyer and Dimiter Philipov). As pointed out in the paper, the most important theoretical reasoning relevant for this question is the gender equity theory. A number of studies provide sound empirical support to it, as discussed in the paper in details, and thereby also a rationale for a positive impact of increased gender equality on fertility. As the dual-earner family is here to stay, and given the well-known negative consequences of long-term very low fertility for a society, pushing for gender equality seems to be a reasonable strategy to be considered aiming for sustainable societal development." (author's abstract)
Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility? : the second "NO"
Titelübersetzung:Sollen die Regierungen in Europa mehr für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter tun, um die Fruchtbarkeit zu erhöhen? : das zweite "Nein"
Autor/in:
Neyer, Gerda
Quelle: Demographic Research, Vol. 24 (2011) , S. 225-250
Inhalt: "This paper argues against the suggestion that governments should push for gender equality more aggressively in order to raise fertility. The paper presents a threefold 'no' to this proposal. It takes issue with the goal of raising fertility, arguing that the claims that fertility must be increased are based on myths. It rejects a more aggressive pursuit of gender equality for demographic purposes, maintaining that this method preserves inequality. It warns against using gender equality for fertility purposes, stating that this narrows the realm of gender equality. The paper is based on a debate held at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock, at which the author was asked to argue against the gender equality-fertility proposal. The other participants in the debate were Laurent Toulemon ('yes'), Dimiter Philipov ('no'), and Livia Oláh ('yes')." (author's abstract)
Von der Gleichstellung der Geschlechter zur nachhaltigen Familienpolitik
Titelübersetzung:From equal opportunity to "sustainable family policy"
Autor/in:
Lindecke, Christiane
Quelle: WSI Mitteilungen : Monatszeitschrift des Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Instituts in der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Jg. 58 (2005) H. 8, S. 473-477
Inhalt: "Zu Beginn ihrer Regierungszeit kündigte die rot-grüne Koalition einen 'neuen Aufbruch' für die Geschlechterpolitik an. 2001 wurden auch Gesetzesvorhaben zugunsten einer Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern verabschiedet; das zentrale Gesetz allerdings, ein Gleichstellungsgesetz für die Privatwirtschaft, scheiterte. Bereits in der ersten Legislaturperiode lag der Schwerpunkt auf familienpolitischen Regelungen, was durch den Ministerinnenwechsel noch verstärkt wurde. Aktuell diskutiert die Regierungskoalition ein Elterngeld als Lohnersatzleistung, das außerdem Väter mehr in die Pflicht nimmt; die CDU hingegen setzt weiter auf finanzielle Maßnahmen für Familien. Das Elterngeld ist ein erster Schritt, aber noch längst nicht hinreichend für eine Politik, die auf Geschlechtergerechtigkeit abzielt." (Autorenreferat)
Inhalt: "At the beginning of its administration the 'Red-Green' coalition announced a so-called new beginning for women's politics. In 2001 a number of laws were implemented in favour of equal opportunities for men and women; however the main legislation, an equal employment opportunity law for the private sector, failed. In addition, the legislative emphasis was on regulations concerning family policy. A new minister for family, senior citizens, women and youth was responsible for intensifying the orientation towards families. The current discussion within the government coalition concentrates on a concept of 'parental allowance' as wage compensation which also puts more moral obligation on fathers. The CDU however concentrates on financial compensation and incentives for families. Parental allowance is a first step but not sufficient for a policy which aims at gender equality." (author's abstract)