Purpose – During the 1990s, most European countries have increased their interest in the direction of industrial districts, clusters and local production systems as an integral part of their industrial policy. At the same time, there have been significant changes in the consideration of...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- 2. Gender Inequality: General Areas of Gender Segregation -- 3. Gender Inequality: Specific Areas of Gender Segregation -- 4. Consequences of Gender Segregation in the Contemporary Work Environment: Barriers to Women's Employment, Development and Advancement -- 5....