an article by Liam Foster and Martin Heneghan (University of Sheffield, UK) published in Critical Social Policy Volume 38 Issue 2 (May 2018)
Abstract
Gender differences in the accumulation of pension savings are well documented.
Work in this field has concluded that while differing lifetime work profiles (and family history) explained much of the difference, other factors such as pension knowledge and confidence in decision-making, may also be significant.
This research, commissioned by the Fawcett Society and funded by Scottish Widows, explores some of these factors through the use of 30 semi-structured interviews and a focus group with women (aged 24–39) about their attitudes and motivations towards pension saving. It concentrates on discussions around pension knowledge, advice and decision-making, and identifies challenges in relation to women’s pension knowledge and the use of male ‘role models’ in making decisions.
The article then explores potential policy mechanisms to enhance women’s pension saving for retirement, including the manner in which information and advice is provided and strategies to improve confidence in pension decision-making.
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Showing posts with label inequalities. Show all posts
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Friday, 25 May 2018
Friday, 28 December 2012
Inequalities in use of the Internet for job search: similarities and contrasts by economic status in Great Britain
an article by Anne E Green, Yuxin Li, David Owen and Maria de Hoyos (affiliation(s) not provided but assume Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick, UK) published in Environment and Planning A Volume 44 Number 10 (October 2012)
Abstract
By 2009 four in every five job-seekers in Great Britain were making use of the Internet in job search, generally alongside other methods.
While the Internet has created new opportunities for job seekers, there are concerns that inequalities in use of and access to the Internet will intensify difficulties experienced by disadvantaged groups in finding work.
This paper analyses the incidence and determinants of online job search in Great Britain, using Labour Force Survey data for 2006 to 2009.
Use of the Internet increased over this period, with employed job-seekers most likely to undertake online job search. A probit model reveals that age and highest qualification are key factors affecting individuals’ use of the Internet for job search, with older job seekers and those with lower education levels most likely to ‘lose out’ in terms of accessing employment opportunities via the Internet.
Some significant urban and regional differences are revealed, indicating that job seekers from less prosperous regions and those outside major metropolitan areas are least likely to make use of the Internet for job search.
Abstract
By 2009 four in every five job-seekers in Great Britain were making use of the Internet in job search, generally alongside other methods.
While the Internet has created new opportunities for job seekers, there are concerns that inequalities in use of and access to the Internet will intensify difficulties experienced by disadvantaged groups in finding work.
This paper analyses the incidence and determinants of online job search in Great Britain, using Labour Force Survey data for 2006 to 2009.
Use of the Internet increased over this period, with employed job-seekers most likely to undertake online job search. A probit model reveals that age and highest qualification are key factors affecting individuals’ use of the Internet for job search, with older job seekers and those with lower education levels most likely to ‘lose out’ in terms of accessing employment opportunities via the Internet.
Some significant urban and regional differences are revealed, indicating that job seekers from less prosperous regions and those outside major metropolitan areas are least likely to make use of the Internet for job search.
Saturday, 24 November 2012
European research, social innovation and successful cooperativist actions
an article by Ramón Flecha (University of Barcelona, Spain) published in International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences volume 4 Issue 4 (2012)
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this paper is to focus on one innovative way through which the European research is contributing to provide scientific evidence about actions that have been demonstrated to successfully reverse the closed cycle of inequality in which many citizens get caught.
Design/methodology/approach
The Communicative Methodology (CM) was applied, combining quantitative and qualitative methods and including the voices of all social agents involved.
Findings
Through the successful actions approach, the INCLUD-ED project has identified five Successful Cooperativist Actions (SCAs) which have been proven to work in the current economy. Aiming at studying the transferability of the SCAs, the project has analysed how these actions are developed in the case of the Mondragon Corporation and La Estrella and La Milagrosa neighbourhoods of Albacete, the poorest neighbourhoods in Spain.
Practical implications
The CM promotes the inclusion of the social groups that are researched achieving results of high value for society. This article contributes with SCAs to economy and society, providing venues to overcoming social and economic exclusion.
Originality/value
Focusing on the role of the economic sector in tackling the different levels of inequalities from a multidisciplinary perspective, this paper addresses the diverse needs of the general public, scientists, as well as politicians. The implementation of SCAs has been demonstrated to improve different contexts contributing to the inclusive and sustainable growth.
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this paper is to focus on one innovative way through which the European research is contributing to provide scientific evidence about actions that have been demonstrated to successfully reverse the closed cycle of inequality in which many citizens get caught.
Design/methodology/approach
The Communicative Methodology (CM) was applied, combining quantitative and qualitative methods and including the voices of all social agents involved.
Findings
Through the successful actions approach, the INCLUD-ED project has identified five Successful Cooperativist Actions (SCAs) which have been proven to work in the current economy. Aiming at studying the transferability of the SCAs, the project has analysed how these actions are developed in the case of the Mondragon Corporation and La Estrella and La Milagrosa neighbourhoods of Albacete, the poorest neighbourhoods in Spain.
Practical implications
The CM promotes the inclusion of the social groups that are researched achieving results of high value for society. This article contributes with SCAs to economy and society, providing venues to overcoming social and economic exclusion.
Originality/value
Focusing on the role of the economic sector in tackling the different levels of inequalities from a multidisciplinary perspective, this paper addresses the diverse needs of the general public, scientists, as well as politicians. The implementation of SCAs has been demonstrated to improve different contexts contributing to the inclusive and sustainable growth.
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