Overview

In an era where gender equality remains elusive despite significant strides, women’s empowerment is more relevant than ever. This ongoing struggle for equal rights and opportunities spans sectors such as education, employment, and politics. It involves dismantling gender stereotypes, achieving work-life balance, and fostering entrepreneurship among women. Addressing these issues requires a holistic approach that integrates insights from sociology, economics, psychology, and business studies. Empowering Women through Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan provides a comprehensive examination of women’s empowerment within the framework of Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Part One establishes the general framework, exploring the Next Generation EU initiative and Italy’s PNRR, focusing on social cohesion, inclusion, and gender equality. This section delves into the concept of empowerment, breaking it down into components such as leadership, identity, and mentoring, and addresses the impact of gender stereotypes, the significance of work-life balance, and the challenges and opportunities in women’s entrepreneurship. Part Two analyses good practices, starting with the methodology and metrics for evaluating gender equality initiatives. It presents case studies of diversity management strategies in both the private and public sectors, discusses the role of Single Guarantee Committees in promoting gender equality in public organizations, and examines the certification process for gender equality by the Italian Department of Equal Opportunities. Providing multidisciplinary analysis and practical solutions, this edited collection equips readers with the knowledge and tools to address the complex challenges women face across sectors. It is essential for policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and activists committed to advancing gender equality.

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Author:   Filomena Buonocore (University “Parthenope” of Naples, Italy) ,  Francesca Colella (University of L’Aquila, Italy) ,  Valentina Grassi (University “Parthenope” of Naples, Italy)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9781836627210

ISBN 10:   1836627211
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   14 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Shaping a future of empowerment and inclusion; Filomena Buonocore, Francesca Colella, and Valentina Grassi Chapter 1. Recovery and resilience: the role of NRRP in Italy in the framework of Next Generation EU between social justice and gender inequalities; Francesca Colella Chapter 2. Principles of women’s empowerment: Agency, leadership and socialization towards gender equality and sustainable society; Laura Falci Chapter 3. Gender stereotypes in organizations; Filomena Buonocore, Davide de Gennaro, Viviana Colombi Evangelista, and Floriana Pollio Chapter 4. The work-life balance for women empowerment; Filomena Buonocore, Davide de Gennaro, Filomena Riemma, and Viviana Colombi Evangelista Chapter 5. Women’s entrepreneurship; Filomena Buonocore, Concetta Metallo, Rosario Marrapodi, and Mariangela Contursi Chapter 6. Good practices research: From selection to impact evaluation; Francesca Colella and Carola Continenza Chapter 7. Diversity management from a gender perspective in the private sector: TIM and IKEA case studies; Francesca Colella, Michela Donatelli, and Laura Falci Chapter 8. Diversity management from a gender perspective in the public sector; Filomena Buonocore, Ludovica Del Barone, Rosario Marrapodi, and Eleonora Esposito Chapter 9. Innovation and the inclusion of women: The role of Joint Committees for Equal Opportunities (Comitati Unici di Garanzia, CUG) in the Italian public sector; Valentina Grassi and Luisa Nardi Chapter 10. Gender equality in Italy—Certification of Equal Opportunities: A tool to promote and measure good practices?; Dariush Rahiminia Conclusion: Towards a more inclusive future; Filomena Buonocore, Francesca Colella, and Valentina Grassi

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Filomena Buonocore (PhD) is Full Professor of Organization studies at the University of Naples “Parthenope”, Italy. Francesca Colella(PhD) is Associate Professor of Sociology at the Department of Human Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Italy. Valentina Grassi (PhD) is Associate Professor of General Sociology at the University of Naples “Parthenope”, Italy.

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