Równość płci. Aspekty historyczno-społeczne i prawne
Gender equality. Socio-historical and legal aspects

Summary/Abstract: The present status of women in social life and economy has been formed for many centuries and it has been influenced by a variety of cultural and economic events. In the past, the role of women was limited to the narrow scope of household environment. The first women movements began in the USA in the late 18th century. In the late 50-ties, the European Community was created and the Treaties of Rome were signed. In the 70-ties participation of women in the labour market increased and, consequently, women were more often exposed to symptoms of discrimination. In Poland, the first women movements did not appear before the 30ties. Polish access to the structures of the European Union in 2004 entailed a rapid change in the equality policy

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