http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003620641_spainlaw16.html
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http://news.monstersandcritics.com/euro...ves_major_reform_for_equality_of_sexes
(ps: I use google news for the most part - I don't look into whether a news site leans one way or another, I always read the top three listed)
Another provision of the bill says women must make up at least 40 percent of the lists of candidates that parties field in elections. It will be applied for the first time in May, when Spain holds regional and municipal balloting.
The issue I have here is, what if there isn't anyone who wants to run? Do you just draft someone? It still does not mean they will get elected so I am curious what will their government do if the numbers in their actual government don't increase.
Unfortunately quotas will exist for business as well, basically by favoring those who promote for political reasons than ability. While I believe many women are passed over in Spanish society simply because of their sex I don't think increasing one's chances at getting government contracts is the way to go. The restriction is only placed on companies with 250 or more employees which means it will not have much real impact on the lives of many women in business
Maternity leave for men is being expanded, though I don't know if that is paid or not.
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http://news.monstersandcritics.com/euro...ves_major_reform_for_equality_of_sexes
(ps: I use google news for the most part - I don't look into whether a news site leans one way or another, I always read the top three listed)
Another provision of the bill says women must make up at least 40 percent of the lists of candidates that parties field in elections. It will be applied for the first time in May, when Spain holds regional and municipal balloting.
The issue I have here is, what if there isn't anyone who wants to run? Do you just draft someone? It still does not mean they will get elected so I am curious what will their government do if the numbers in their actual government don't increase.
Unfortunately quotas will exist for business as well, basically by favoring those who promote for political reasons than ability. While I believe many women are passed over in Spanish society simply because of their sex I don't think increasing one's chances at getting government contracts is the way to go. The restriction is only placed on companies with 250 or more employees which means it will not have much real impact on the lives of many women in business
Maternity leave for men is being expanded, though I don't know if that is paid or not.
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