Researchers at the Department of Political Science and Public Law have analyzed whether the expansion of paternity leave in Spain—from 4 to 16 weeks between 2017 and...
In today’s globalized world, migrations have become a central element in understanding our societies. A study carried out by researchers in the Department of Applied Economics at the UAB has revealed that people from a country who are in contact...
LINEup is a research project that involves institutions and universities from several European countries, including UAB and UPF. This initiative aims to analyze educational inequalities throughout the schooling process and incorporates...
A study conducted by the Institute of Labor Studies of the UAB reveals that the "sticky floor", a metaphor of Catherine W. Berheide, describes female labor immobility in low-skilled and low-wage jobs. In contrast to the "glass ceiling", this...
Increasing life expectancy and policies to delay retirement pose new challenges for organizations, with up to three generations living together in the same workspace. A recent UAB study, published in Frontiers in Education, adapts the WICS...
UAB researchers have analysed "The Hockey Girls", a fictional series about female sport, and concluded that the production challenges gender stereotypes, promotes sisterhood and intersectionality. The positive representation of female characters,...
A UAB study delves into the factors that influence recovery time after sick leave in the Spanish manufacturing sector. Researchers reveal significant disparities in gender, seniority, and company size. They recommend...
Gender justice can be controversial in different contexts shaped by religion and culture. This article dives into the complexities of this issue, focusing on the personal stories of African religious...
Within the naturalistic paradigm, the Sociology of Culture sees creativity as a phenomenon with different definitions structured by factors such as gender, social class, and the national framework. Sociologically, creativity is an activity that takes place in the social world, far from...
Different European institutions collaborate to carry out the ATHENA project, with the intention of integrate accessibility and design for all into the HE curricula. The TransMedia Catalonia...
