Changing the Narrative

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria J. D’Agostino
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Real Progress ◽  
The Difference

The dominant narrative about women’s progress in public administration focuses on identifying the obstacles to that progress and how to overcome them. But to make real progress toward gender equality and social justice, we must rethink our entire approach to research. Understanding the difference women make via narrative inquiry is a necessary change to the prevailing dialectic.

Women and Entrepreneurship – Albanian Case

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Anna Xheka
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Women’S Entrepreneurship ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Women's Entrepreneurship ◽  
The Difference

Women’s entrepreneurship is a powerful source, regarding to the women’s economic independence and empowerment, as well as regarding employment generation, economic growth and innovation, development and the reduction of poverty as well as one of the terms of gender equality. This poster presents the situation of women's entrepreneurship in Europe in comparative terms, with special focus in Albania. The paper has a descriptive nature. Describes three different plans in comparative terms; the representation of men and women in entrepreneurship, the representation of women in entrepreneurship in different countries of Europe and of Europe as a whole, as well as compare to gender quota. Through the processing of secondary data from various reports and studies, this poster concludes that although that the gender equality goal is the equal participation of men and women in all sectors, including the entrepreneurship, in this sector, gender gap it is still deep. Another significant comparative aspect, it is the difference between full and part –time women entrepreneurship. While in full time entrepreneurship in a convince way, men are those that dominate, in part time entrepreneurship clearly it’s evident the opposite trend, women's representation is much higher. It’s very interesting the fact, that the women’s entrepreneurship in Albania, presented in a significant optimistic situation, ranking in the second place, after Greece in the European level

Intersektionale Ansätze in Gleichstellungsgesetzen

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-184
Author(s):  
Tessa Maria Hillermann ◽  
Christiana Ifeoma Ijezie
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Racial Discrimination ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
German Constitution ◽  
Inclusion And Diversity

Gender equality laws have existed in public administration in Germany since 1998. These laws specify the constitutional requirement of gender equality on the basis of article 3(2) of the German Constitution. Considering the background of present discussions in Germany concerning inclusion and diversity in public administration, this article analyses possibilities to address intersectional discrimination, including racial discrimination and discrimination based on different socio-economic backgrounds. Therefore, the following critical analysis focuses on possible intersectional approaches in German gender equality laws. The article presents the primary existing constitutional provisions and simple legal rulings, while also taking a ‘de lege ferenda’ perspective. To this end, the article suggests concrete wording for new legislation and for the amendment of existing laws.

scholarly journals Government relations and public administration in Ukraine: the latest forms of interaction between government and business

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
S. A. Kvitka
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
Government Relations ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Public Consciousness ◽  
The Difference

The article is devoted to the analysis of theoretical and practical aspects of the implementation of government relations (GR) mechanisms in the system of interaction between government and business. GR is considered in comparison with lobbying, public relations and public affairs. The article notes that GR creates new opportunities for ensuring coordination of the interests of power, business and civil society in Ukraine. In this sense, GR is a socially important mechanism for the democratic development of the society, since it enables businesses and civil society institutions to influence government decisions.At this time, some authors associate GR with lobbyism, believing that these concepts are identical. However, the difference in these areas is significant. Unlike traditional forms of lobbyism, which are closely linked to interpersonal interaction with politicians and civil servants, GR has a number of strategic advantages.First, in public consciousness in Ukraine, lobbyism, in contrast to GR, practically became synonymous with corruption, since the contacts of interested persons with the representatives of the political establishment take place behind the scenes. The secrecy of this process leads to the effect of negative perception in the social consciousness.Secondly, lobbying leads to the dependence of subjects of lobbying on personalities in power structures, on their subjective preferences and wishes. This negatively affects long-term planning, and also places market participants in an uneven position, for example, when state broadcasting is distributed in favor of one of the participants.Thirdly, the feature of GR is the constant use of new innovative communication technologies that come from foresight, marketing, PR and electoral campaigns.The article concludes that GR in Ukraine is an important tool for dialogue between the state and business, on which depends: the quality of public administration, the market conditions, the conditions of competition, the development of business in general. Such a dialogue requires legislative protection and mechanisms for the adoption of binding decisions for all parties on the basis of it, because a perspective-oriented business first of all expects from the authorities the stable rules of the game and their observance by all players. It is the practice of GR in Ukraine that meets the stated requirements and goals.

Problems of the Current State of the Sphere of the Land Improvement of Settlement of Ukraine: Public Administration Aspect

2020 ◽  
pp. 177-188
Author(s):  
Dmytro Bizonych ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Household Waste Management ◽  
Land Improvement ◽  
Proper Condition

The article identifies and reveals a set of problems in the field of improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine and suggests practical ways to solve them. The problems of the current state of the sphere of improvement of the settlements of Ukraine are covered. Ways to improve the improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine are proposed. Perspective directions of further theoretical and practical researches concerning improvement of the sphere of improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine are defined. The urgency of the need to improve the sphere of improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine is substantiated. The definitions of the concepts "improvement of settlements", "measures for improvement of settlements", "maintenance in proper condition of the territory", "street and road network", "greenery" are given. The following are indicated: types of improvement of settlements; landscaping subjects; the difference in the content of national and regional policy in the field of improvement of settlements of Ukraine. It is stated: that at the legislative level of Ukraine there are no unified approaches to the formation of state policy in the field of landscaping of the country as a whole; that the requirements of the Law of Ukraine "On improvement of settlements" are not fulfilled in full; that not all settlements have developed and approved regulations and program documents on the improvement of settlements. The subsystem of the sphere of improvement of settlements has been determined in accordance with the hierarchy-relevance. Problems of such subsystems as: subsystem of maintenance of a street and road network are defined; subsystem of external lighting of territories; subsystem of landscaping; utility subsystem (household waste management, burial, parking). The rating of priority problems in the field of improvement of the majority of settlements is defined. It was found that the priority of solving urgent and future problems of improvement in different settlements differs. The sphere of improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine as an object of public administration is characterized. The article formulates and solves a topical scientific problem in the field of public administration, which is to identify a set of problems in the field of improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine and suggest practical ways to solve them, and the conclusions and proposals serve as a basis for improving the improvement of settlements of modern Ukraine and further scientific studies.

Preacher Woman

2021 ◽  
pp. 165-186
Author(s):  
Katie Lauve-Moon
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Women Pastors ◽  
Church Staff ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Key Barrier ◽  
Leadership Approaches

Chapter 7 presents instances in which fellow church staff members fail to see or understand fully the effects of gender structure and, therefore, often simultaneously function as allies as well as additional barriers in the pursuit of gender equality within congregations. This chapter also examines the particular standpoint of women pastors and how their experiences of exclusion and marginalization inform their social justice–oriented and riskier approaches to their jobs as compared to men pastors. While these approaches are often evaluated positively by social justice–minded congregants, some congregants described women pastors’ leadership approaches as “agenda driven” or “biased.” While this was not a key barrier in the context of this study, it may serve as a barrier in less social justice–oriented congregations. Finally, the chapter examines barriers to feminist initiatives that occur on the congregational level and emphasizes the importance of listening to the voices of women.

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