Vereinbarkeitspolitik als Karrierepolitik : empirische Befunde und theoretische Überlegungen
Titelübersetzung:Work-Life Policy as Career Politics : Empirical Findings and Theoretical Considerations
Autor/in:
Gottwald, Markus
Quelle: Gender : Zeitschrift für Geschlecht, Kultur und Gesellschaft, Jg. 6 (2014) H. 3, S. 26-42
Inhalt: "Die rezente Vereinbarkeitsforschung legt vielfach nahe, dass Unternehmen auf die politische Erwartung, familienfreundliche Personalpolitik zu betreiben, überwiegend mit einem decoupling reagieren. Im Beitrag werden drei Organisationsfallstudien vorgestellt, die diesen Befund im Prinzip bestätigen, darüber hinaus aber Ergebnisse liefern, die sich mit dem neoinstitutionalistischen Erklärungsmodell nicht fassen lassen, u. a. Vereinbarkeitspolitik als Karrierepolitik. Die Fälle veranlassen dazu, das decoupling mit den Mitteln der pragmatistischen Differenzierungstheorie (Renn 2006) zu reformulieren - es lässt sich auch als eine kontextsensible Übersetzung verstehen. Dass sich darüber zu einer steuerungs-, herrschafts- und ungleichheitssoziologischen Analyse kommen lässt, führt der Beitrag am Material vor. Abschließend werden zwei Thesen formuliert, die das Vereinbarkeitsgeschehen in den Betrieben als nichtintendierten Nebeneffekt politischer Steuerung deuten." (Autorenreferat)
Inhalt: "Recent research on the compatibility of family and work suggests decoupling as typical strategy businesses pursue with regards to societal expectations for family-friendly policies. The article presents three qualitative organizational case studies which basically confirm this diagnosis. However, it also brings to light findings that cannot be subsumed under the neoinstitutional explanatory model, including work-life balance policies as career policies. This gives rise to further theoretical considerations: Based on the pragmatist theory of differentiation (Renn 2006) this decoupling is reframed as context-sensitive translation. The case studies show that such a strategy opens up new possibilities of analysis: they can also be understood in terms of control theory, mechanisms of domination and inequality. The article concludes by proposing two theses which interpret the conditions for reconciling work and family life as unintended consequence of political regulation." (author's abstract)
Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to
raise fertility? : the first "YES"
Autor/in:
Toulemon, Laurent
Quelle: Demographic Research, Vol. 24 (2011) , S. 179-200
Inhalt: "Together with three colleagues, the author has been asked by the MPIDR to debate
the following question: 'Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing
for gender equality to raise fertility?' Setting aside the 'lighthearted' side of
this 'Rostocker Debate', (12 minutes for each speech, one minute for each comment),
the author saws this as a good opportunity to think about the stakes behind the question.
In order to address this complex issue, it is necessary to think about the many 'preliminary
questions' that we have to ponder before responding: Why should fertility be raised?
Are political measures legitimate? Are they efficient? On what basis are we qualified
to give 'expert' opinions on such a topic? When the question comes to the fore, we
as scholars are sometimes asked to provide an answer. It would, of course, be more
comfortable not to answer, but our interlocutors (politicians, journalists, teachers,
and also funding agencies) often want a definite response one way or the other. Even
though our position may be a matter of politics as well as a matter of science, we
must give an answer. The empirical evidence shows that European countries where gender
inequality is lower are also the countries where fertility is the highest. This is
the evidence-based response that we can give to that question. European countries
need to find a new equilibrium after the end of the baby boom period, when gender
equality was very low. In all countries, the empowerment of women is underway, thanks
to the economic independence given by work-related income. Increasing gender equality
is an efficient way to reduce the opportunity costs of having and raising children,
and thus to increase fertility. Finally, 'pushing for gender equality' may have many
positive effects other than raising fertility, and has few negative side effects.
Gender equality is thus a convenient political aim per se; an institutional goal which
leaves many political questions open. So, yes, we agree that governments in Europe
should be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility!" (author's
abstract)|
Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility? : the first "YES"
Titelübersetzung:Sollen die Regierungen in Europa mehr für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter tun, um die Fruchtbarkeit zu erhöhen? : die Antwort ist "ja"
Autor/in:
Toulemon, Laurent
Quelle: Demographic Research, Vol. 24 (2011) , S. 179-200
Inhalt: "Together with three colleagues, the author has been asked by the MPIDR to debate the following question: 'Should governments in Europe be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility?' Setting aside the 'lighthearted' side of this 'Rostocker Debate', (12 minutes for each speech, one minute for each comment), the author saws this as a good opportunity to think about the stakes behind the question. In order to address this complex issue, it is necessary to think about the many 'preliminary questions' that we have to ponder before responding: Why should fertility be raised? Are political measures legitimate? Are they efficient? On what basis are we qualified to give 'expert' opinions on such a topic? When the question comes to the fore, we as scholars are sometimes asked to provide an answer. It would, of course, be more comfortable not to answer, but our interlocutors (politicians, journalists, teachers, and also funding agencies) often want a definite response one way or the other. Even though our position may be a matter of politics as well as a matter of science, we must give an answer. The empirical evidence shows that European countries where gender inequality is lower are also the countries where fertility is the highest. This is the evidence-based response that we can give to that question. European countries need to find a new equilibrium after the end of the baby boom period, when gender equality was very low. In all countries, the empowerment of women is underway, thanks to the economic independence given by work-related income. Increasing gender equality is an efficient way to reduce the opportunity costs of having and raising children, and thus to increase fertility. Finally, 'pushing for gender equality' may have many positive effects other than raising fertility, and has few negative side effects. Gender equality is thus a convenient political aim per se; an institutional goal which leaves many political questions open. So, yes, we agree that governments in Europe should be more aggressive in pushing for gender equality to raise fertility!" (author's abstract)
Gleichstellungspolitik vor alten und neuen Herausforderungen : welchen Beitrag leistet die Familienpolitik?
Titelübersetzung:Gender equality faces both new and old challenges : what contribution does family policy make?
Autor/in:
Klenner, Christina
Quelle: WSI Mitteilungen : Monatszeitschrift des Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Instituts in der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Jg. 60 (2007) H. 10, S. 523-530
Inhalt: "Der Beitrag analysiert den Stand der Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in Deutschland. Während es Fortschritte vor allem in Bezug auf die rechtliche Gleichstellung, bei der Bildung, in den Einstellungen zu Geschlechterrollen sowie in der politischen Repräsentation gegeben hat, ist die Zunahme existenzsichernder Frauenerwerbsarbeit nur schleppend vorangekommen. Die Einkommenslücke zwischen Frauen und Männern ist nach wie vor groß, beim Frauenanteil an höheren Positionen sowie bei der geschlechtsspezifischen Verteilung der Familienarbeit hat sich kaum etwas verändert. Bezüglich der Arbeitszeit werden die Unterschiede sogar größer. Die Analyse zeigt, dass Deutschland nach wie vor eine Gleichstellungspolitik braucht, die über die Förderung der Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf hinausgeht. Gleichstellungspolitik steht dabei vor der Herausforderung, angesichts der auseinander driftenden sozialen Lage modifizierte Konzepte für verschiedene Gruppen von Frauen zu entwickeln. Die gegenwärtige Familienpolitik kann trotz ihrer Widersprüchlichkeit einen Beitrag zu mehr Gleichstellung leisten. Sie kann aber eine umfassende Gleichstellungspolitik nicht ersetzen." (Autorenreferat)
Inhalt: "The article analyses the current state of gender equality in Germany. While there have been advancements in the fields of legislation and education, relating both to attitudes towards modern gender roles as well as the political representation, progress in the field of gainful employment for women has been very slow and contradictory. Many jobs done by women do not provide a living wage. Almost no changes can be observed regarding the gender pay gap and the female share in management positions - nor in the gender division of care work. The difference in terms of working time - the gender time gap - has even widened. The analysis shows that in Germany there is a necessity for a comprehensive policy aimed at gender equality which goes beyond the demands for improved life-work balance. In the face of the deepening divide in the social situation, gender equality policy is facing the challenge of needing to develop modified concepts for various groups of women. The current family policy can - despite its contradictions - contribute towards gender equality but is not able to replace a comprehensive policy on gender equality." (author's abstract)
Männer und Work-Life-Balance : zwischen "halbiertem" und "ganzen Leben"
Titelübersetzung:Men and work-life balance: between a "halved" and a "whole life"
Autor/in:
Gärtner, Marc; Puchert, Ralf; Riesenfeld, Vera
Quelle: Work-life-balance & Wissenschaft - ein Widerspruch?. Maria Buchmayr (Hrsg.), Julia Neissl (Hrsg.). Wien: Lit Verl. (Gender-Diskussion), 2006
Inhalt: Die Verfasser präsentieren ihre Ergebnisse einer international vergleichenden Studie zum Zeitumgang erwerbstätiger Männer und charakterisieren unterschiedliche Typologien von Männern sowie deren spezifischen Umgang mit ihrer Lebenszeit. Es wird argumentiert, dass die Politik die Männer als eine Interessengruppe für Gleichstellungspolitik und als eine Personengruppe mit einem Vereinbarkeitsproblem thematisieren sollte, weil den Untersuchungsergebnissen zufolge der Zusammenhang zwischen Gleichstellungspolitik und Männern einen 'blinden Fleck' darstellt. Sie stellen fest, dass das Leitbild der 'hegemonialen Männlichkeit' ein dominantes Umgangsmuster mit der Situation der Männer ist, was relevante politische Maßnahmen verhindert. Es wird für eine radikale Veränderung der Leitbilder der Politik plädiert und mögliche Lösungen werden aufgezeichnet. (ICG2)