The Road to Equal Pay for Women and Men: Facts, Causes, Measures

The dossier gives a comprehensive and informative overview of the current state of equal pay in Germany. The brochure also illustrates why and how much women in Germany still earn less than men, it takes a look at the situation in Europe and informs about the most important measures to tackle the gender pay gap. In addition, the brochure contains the newest figures and studies regarding this subject. This research also includes an analizis of the labour marketgender structure and the correspodning sctructure of pay.

Why it's a good practice: The article describes a range of initiatives being undertaken by the German government and other stakeholders, addressed to fight gender pay gap and promote women’s economic power in Germany. These include the Transparency in Wage Structures Act, the Act to Improve Wages and Working Conditions in Long-term Care and Parental Allowance, and non-legislative initiatives such as Girls’ and Boys’ Days. All of these measures aim to improve equal opportunity between women and men, be it choosing a course of academic study or a career, practicing a profession, or finding ways to improve reconciliation of work and family life. All of the measures in place promote a society in which girls and boys, women and men can choose the path they wish to take on the road to securing an independent livelihood free of prejudices and restrictive gender stereotypes. They are designed to achieve a society in which— irrespective of gender—equal pay is actually paid for equal work and work of equal value.

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