Полови неравенства в съвременното българското общество: един печели, губят всички
Gender (in)equalities in contemporary Bulgarian society -- one gains, everybody lose

Summary/Abstract: The article examines to what extent it is relevant to discuss gender inequality in Bulgaria today. Within this framework, the article attempts to answer the questions does gender inequality exist, and if it does what are its dimensions? The analysis is based primarily on the empirical data of the World Economic Forum, Eurobarometer and two comparative national representative public opinion surveys; this data allows for the measurement of shifts in Bulgarians’ attitudes during the period between 1999 and 2008. The indicators set in the surveys refl ect the behavioral models, imposed and reproduced by the social norms. They provide insight into how these norms affect the identity formation of men and women, predetermine their professional development, and shape their interpersonal relations. The collected data also attempt to analyze the “natural” character of the (in) equalities and propose an explanation why despite the predominant feeling that there is gender equality in Bulgaria, de facto men and women interpret differently their de jure equal opportunities.

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