Gender Roles and Family Change in Southern Europe: A Sociological Perspective

Explore how Social Policy in Southern Europe is evolving to address the challenges of an ageing population, including pensions, healthcare, and intergenerational dynamics.

Introduction on Gender Roles and Family Change in Southern Europe Southern Europe, comprising countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal, has long been associated with strong family ties, traditional gender roles, and deeply rooted cultural norms influenced by religion, particularly Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity. Historically, these societies emphasized patriarchal family structures, clear gender divisions, … Read more