Third Wave Feminism

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This paper explains that Third Wave Feminism, led by the very women who left home for an office in politics seeking the promises of egalitarian family and workplace, has swept the integrated halls of Europe, where "family values" and "workplace equality" are simultaneously projected in government and real life. The author points out that, while the United States sags behind, European leaders proved true to a growing pressure in their workforce, by constructing beneficial social policies that relieve the pressure on working families. The paper relates that the European Union's challenging mandate for members to provide equally for mothers and fathers, men and women. The paper presents the situation in the U.K., France and Sweden, which is the most advanced in this area.

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"However, the struggle between family and work remains important for both sexes. France and Britain are at opposite ends of the European sphere, old rivals again facing new arguments as they aim to decipher the call for equality heard internationally. In 2001, the Genisson Law provided for a new equality in the work-place that would insinuate a balance between work and family for the people of the nation. The law introduced an obligation to include occupational equality issues in bargaining at sector and company level, a novel move for the people of France. However, European critiques note the lack of agreements signed making use of the law, indicating the lagging interest in French companies for gender-related work and home-life equality."

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