scholarly journals Gli interventi di contrasto alla crisi socio-economica provocata dalla pandemia da Covid-19: una possibile lettura di genere

Sinappsi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Cristina Di Giambattista ◽  
Monica Esposito ◽  
Marcella Pulino ◽  
Alessandro Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Dual Approach ◽  
Policy Making Process

L’integrazione della dimensione di genere nelle fasi del ciclo di una policy rappresenta un elemento dirimente per la produzione di risultati equi ed efficaci. L’articolo fornisce una panoramica delle policy di contrasto dei Paesi europei alla crisi socio-economica provocata dalla pandemia, relative alla tutela dell’occupazione e dei redditi e al sostegno delle esigenze di cura e alla fragilità economica, verificando secondo la logica del dual approach la presenza di interventi dedicati alla componente femminile del mercato del lavoro e, parallelamente, le principali implicazioni in chiave di genere. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The integration of gender mainstreaming in each stage of the policy cycle is essential to achieve equitable and effective results in policy making. This paper provides an overview of all european measures programmed to face the economic crisis due to Covid-19 pandemic. By analysing social protection measures related to social distancing, income protection, unemployment, job protection and work life balance, it tries to investigate if a gender perspective has been taken into account in the policy making process or if all policies are programmed as gender blind.

Balancing Identities: How Economic Inequality and Class Affect Work-life Balance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Filippi ◽  
Caterina Suitner ◽  
Bruno Gabriel Salvador Casara ◽  
Davide Pirrone ◽  
Mara A. Yerkes
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Economic Inequality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
European Policy ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Fundamental Part

Work-Life Balance (WLB) is recognized as a fundamental part of people’s well-being and prioritized in European policy making. Until recently, little attention was given to the role of economic inequality in people's inferences of WLB. In Study 1, we experimentally tested and confirmed a) the effect of economic inequality on WLB, and b) the role of status anxiety in mediating this relationship. In Study 2, we provided a replication and advancement of Study 1 by manipulating socioeconomic class in addition to economic inequality. Results showed that in the inequality condition, people expected less WLB through a partial mediation of status anxiety and competitiveness. We also found that class mattered, with economic inequality mainly affecting participants in the low-class condition. In sum, economic inequality enhanced participants’ competitiveness and concern about their social status, which in turn affected WLB. This demonstrates the need for policies promoting WLB in those countries characterized by high inequality.

3. The European Policy Process in Comparative Perspective

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alasdair R. Young
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Politics ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Legislative Politics ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Policy Feedback ◽  
Policy Making Process ◽  
The Eu

This chapter examines the European Union’s policy-making process with a comparative perspective. It outlines the stages of the policy-making process (agenda-setting, policy formation, decision-making, implementation, and policy feedback) and considers the prevailing approaches to analysing each of these stages. It also shows how these approaches apply to studying policy-making in the EU. Themes addressed in this chapter include policy-making and the policy cycle, the players in the policy process, executive politics, legislative politics, and judicial politics. The chapter argues that theories rooted in comparative politics and international relations can help elucidate the different phases of the EU’s policy process. It concludes by explaining why policy-making varies across issue areas within the EU.

scholarly journals EU Equality Commitments and Shifting Meanings of Gender Equality

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin J. Black
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Policy Frames ◽  
Policy Making Process ◽  
Positive Action ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Action Measures ◽  
Treatment Policies

This article follows the development of a European Union gender equality regime through three broad periods: equal treatment policies, positive action measures, and Gender Mainstreaming. The policy-making process entails conflict between competing policy frames; unequal resources behind each secures the dominance of an economic frame. Strategical framing practices have been employed by equality advocates to overcome this disadvantage. This article traces the gradual shifts in meaning within each period until equality goals are integrated into the dominant economic policy frame. It concludes that equality advocates need to engage in deeper analyses of power in order to sustain attention to equality goals over longer periods of time.

Factors affecting the role of local councils in local policy-making

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rushdi Aziz Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Coalition Building ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Making Process

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine empirically the relevance and impact of a number of factors on the role of local councils in local policy-making in Erbil province/Iraq. Design/methodology/approach This research theoretically based on literature review and adopted an analytical approach to clarify the related concepts through the policy cycle approach. On the empirical side, the research adopted a descriptive analysis for research questions and used statistical analysis to test the research hypotheses. Findings The results of the study reveal that variables of the local policy-making process, political factors, interaction patterns and the role of other actors have relevance in the role of local councils. In addition, the study concludes that technical feasibility, budgetary considerations, public opinion, coalition building, civil society, executive bodies, administrative organs and non-governmental organizations have a positive effect on the role of local councils in local policy-making in Erbil province, while interest groups have a negative effect on the role of local councils in local policy-making in Erbil province. Practical implications The findings and recommendations of this research can practically use by the local councils to achieve effective local policy, particularly in Erbil province/Iraq. Originality/value This research has interesting implications in theory and practice, as it provides several contributions to the literature, as well as the practical contribution for local councils in the local policy-making process.

scholarly journals Theoretical And Practical Gaps In Policy Making Process In Five Organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof ◽  
Sri Widias Asnam ◽  
Aini Suzila Anas ◽  
Nur Suraya Mustapha ◽  
Natrah Emran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Policy Studies ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Policy Making Process ◽  
Practical Experiences

<p><em>Policy making is an integral part of policy studies. Theoretically the process of developing a policy document is neither easy nor simple. Far from merely copying the policy provisions of other countries, the process of developing a policy document must go through specific steps and procedures commonly known as policy cycle with each cycle serves specific functions. Although bench-making study is highly encouraged, it is also preferable for policymakers to align the policy making exercise in accordance to proven theory, model, method and process. Not many know about all these processes and steps. Some very senior and seasoned policymakers even think that there is no need for them to learn and pursue knowledge in policymaking simply because they have long years of practical experiences in developing, formulating, implementing, enforcing and subsequently analyzing and evaluating policies. This article reports case studies involving five national policy documents and internal policies at several key governmental department and organizations. The findings from the study enables the researchers to make a comparison between the theory of policy making and the practice of policy making in Malaysia. The findings show that there is still a huge gap between theory and practice in policymaking and policy studies in Malaysia. There are instances where few policy makers or top management personnel choose not to follow or ignorant about the steps of policy cycles. Although policy studies might have a very bright future in Malaysia but the journey in educating relevant parties would be a long one beginning with a correct perception and willingness to change attitudes.    </em></p><p> </p><strong>Keywords; <em>policy studies, policy cycle, policy making process</em></strong>

Agenda-Setting and Business-Government Relations across the EU’s Policy-Making Cycle

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-140
Author(s):  
David Coen ◽  
Alexander Katsaitis ◽  
Matia Vannoni
Keyword(s):  
Agenda Setting ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Policy Outcomes ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Government Relations ◽  
Policy Making Process ◽  
Business Lobbying

This chapter examines the policy cycle’s role in agenda-setting and business mobilization. The chapter draws from theories on agenda-setting and deliberative theory. It discusses agenda-setting procedures in the EU’s context and their impact on business mobilization. Conversely, it addresses business strategies to influence the EU’s agenda, and policy outcomes across the policy-making process. Empirically, it employs extensive surveys of business and policy-makers. The chapter also includes a case study on business strategies across the policy cycle focusing on the car emissions scandal (Diesel-gate). Finally, the chapter provide a rare and systematic glimpse into members of the European Parliament’s perceptions of business lobbying across the policy cycle. In doing so, it contributes to discussions on influence, insiders/outsiders, consultations, business lobbying coalitions, and deliberation in policy-making.

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