"Making work pay": debates from a gender perspective: a comparative review of some recent policy reforms in thirty European countries

"Our current world is characterized by life in cities, the existence of social inequalities, and increasing individualization. When and how did these phenomena arise? What was the social and economic background for the development of hierarchies and the first cities? The authors of this volume analyze the processes of centralization, cultural interaction, and social differentiation that led to the development of the first urban centres and early state formations of ancient Eurasia, from the Atlantic coasts to China. The chronological framework spans a period from the Neolithic to the Late Iron Age, with a special focus on the early first millennium BC. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach structured around the concepts of identity and materiality, this book addresses the appearance of a range of key phenomena that continue to shape our world."--Jacket Recoge: 1. Introduction. - 2. The National Focus Of 'make Work Pay' Debates En Relation To Social Protection And Social Inclusion-an Evaluation From A Gender Pespective. - 3. The Impact Of Maternity And Parental Leave On Employment. - 4. The Impact Of Parental Leave Or Extended Absence For Childcare ('returners') On Eligibility For Active Labour Market Measures, Lifelong Learning Or Other Training Provisions. - 5. Conclusion. Colette Fagan And Gail Hebson. Group Of Experts On Gender, Social Inclusion And Employment. Ke-69-05-836-en-c Includes Bibliographical References (p. 163-166). Includes Summaries In French And German. Our current world is characterised by life in cities, the existence of social inequalities and increasing individualisation. When and how did these phenomena arise? What was the social and economic background for the development of hierarchies and the first cities? The authors of this volume analyse the processes of centralisation, cultural interaction and social differentiation that led to the development of the first urban centres and early state formations of ancient Eurasia, from the Atlantic coasts to China