The final exam paper presents the involvement of women in the labour market in Slovenia as well as in Sweden. The data gathered in the respective countries have been compared in relation to different segments. Based on the research, I have compared the employment of women in the labour market in Slovenia as well as in Sweden, including unemployment, fertility and activity, and as a result, concluded which of the countries has achieved better results and which market includes more women. Unemployment is increasingly growing from year to year regarding both women and men. It is significant for both countries that unemployment of women is higher than unemployment of men, however, it is higher in Slovenia than in Sweden. Fertility is increasing in both countries, as well as the age of first-time mothers. Decision of women to have a family at older age is possibly the consequence of increasing involvement of women in education, as well as their participation in the labour market. Women are more likely than men involved in flexible forms of work, which can be observed from both positive and negative aspects. It makes it possible for women to more easily coordinate their work and family life, however, the possibility of career development and promotion is smaller. The European Union, according to Europe 2020 strategy, is promoting greater involvement of women in the labour market. Based on the Europe 2020 strategy, the member countries are establishing their national goals and are taking action to improve the employment for disadvantaged persons in the labour market.
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