How generations and gender shape demographic Change: Towards policies based on better Knowledge

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

United Nations, Economic Commission for Europe Staff, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

United Nations.

Conference Name:

Conference on How Generations and Gender Shape Demographic Change

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Demographic transition.

Population policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (180 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2009

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This publication presents the proceedings from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) conference on demographic change, focusing on how generations and gender influence these shifts. The conference, held in Geneva, brought together policymakers and researchers to address key demographic trends such as population aging, low fertility rates, and shifting family patterns. The book includes keynote papers and discussions aimed at informing sustainable policy responses. It emphasizes the importance of understanding demographic trends to promote intergenerational solidarity, gender equality, and balance between work and family life. The intended audience includes policymakers, researchers, and those interested in population issues. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Preface

Table of contents

Introduction. Policy discussion and research on generations and gender

Chapter 1. The happiness commonality: Fertility decisions in low-fertility settings

Chapter 2. Family diversity in France, the Russian Federation and East and West Germany: an overview of living arrangements and living conditions

Chapter 3. Work-family balance and childbearing intentions in France, Germany and the Russian Federation

Chapter 4. Circumstances of young adults: Results from the Generations and Gender Programme

Chapter 5. Living arrangements, family bonds and the regional context affecting social integration of older adults in Europe

Chapter 6. Population ageing, intergenerational solidarity and the family-welfare state balance: A comparative exploration

Chapter 7. Moving towards gender equality

Chapter 8. Summary of contributions

Chapter 9. Report of the conference

Annex I. Rapporteur’s summary

Annex II. List of speakers Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210543453

9210543459

OCLC:

1409696743