Position of Women in Public Administration in Slovak Republic - the Case of Municipal Offices

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Lenka Horváthová

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Women present half of population in Slovak republic. Their position in society is still changing. Historical evidence shows, that despite of the same abilities of men and women, the position of women in society is often linked with taking care of children and household. Following the questionnaire survey results, this paper shows some similar trends of women position in private and public sector, especially the case of municipal offices as a part of public administration in Slovak republic.

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