Report on gender bias in evaluation and governance
Linková, Marcela
2015 - English
This report on gender bias in evaluation and governance has been prepared within the framework of EGERA Workpackage 5 and addresses research evaluation and gender bias in evaluation and related governance structures in partner organization 3 CVGZ. Specifically, the report looks into the evaluation process of academic and administrative staff, focusing on the possible gender bias in these processes. The report concludes with a list of recommendations proposed to improve the management in terms of gender equality.\n\n
Keywords:
governance; gender equality
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Report on gender bias in evaluation and governance
This report on gender bias in evaluation and governance has been prepared within the framework of EGERA Workpackage 5 and addresses research evaluation and gender bias in evaluation and related ...
Discourses and Justification of Security and Risk
Mansfeldová, Zdenka; Guasti, Petra; Gawrecká, Daniela; Vamberová, Pavla; Lacina, Tomáš; Hronešová, J.; Tedeschi, A.
2014 - English
This deliverable presents a comparative analysis of discourses and justifications of security and risk in newspapers in ten countries both within EU (Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland) and outside of the EU (Mexico, the USA) as well as in four security expert blogs. Deliverable analyses channels and patterns of communication and risk prevention for specific target groups.
Keywords:
discourse; security; risk
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Discourses and Justification of Security and Risk
This deliverable presents a comparative analysis of discourses and justifications of security and risk in newspapers in ten countries both within EU (Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, the Czech ...
Communication Patterns and Effective Channels of Communication
Guasti, Petra; Mansfeldová, Zdenka; Hronešová, J.; Gawrecká, Daniela; Vamberová, Pavla; Lacina, Tomáš; Turhan, U.; Tedeschi, A.; De Gramatica, M.; Shim, W.; Williams, J.
2014 - English
This deliverable combines qualitative and quantitative survey methods to provide an analysis of communication channels and patterns between policy makers, stakeholders (i.e. companies), and citizens in the areas of security and risk in regards to three specific areas – air transport, public transport, and critical national infrastructure in ten countries. Analysis focuses on the trade-offs among security, privacy, health and personal dignity.
Keywords:
communication patterns; channels of communication; security
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Communication Patterns and Effective Channels of Communication
This deliverable combines qualitative and quantitative survey methods to provide an analysis of communication channels and patterns between policy makers, stakeholders (i.e. companies), and citizens ...
Demographic Change in Central Europe. A socio - economic background analysis
Šimon, Martin; Mikešová, Renáta
2013 - English
The study provides a basic comparative demographic analysis of regions in the Central European area. It is particularly focused on population shrinkage and population ageing which is present at the regional level in all the countries in Central Europe.
Keywords:
demographic change; population ageing; shrinking regions
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Demographic Change in Central Europe. A socio - economic background analysis
The study provides a basic comparative demographic analysis of regions in the Central European area. It is particularly focused on population shrinkage and population ageing which is present at the ...
Risk Perception Research: Literature and Data Review
Vráblíková, Kateřina
2012 - English
The paper intends to allow the broader academic community taking part in an on-going discussion about risks and threats as well as trade-offs between them and security. This research focus stems from the fact that until now, social scientists have primarily studied threats and risks through the perspective of social psychology by conducting the so-called “risk assessment” analyses, especially looking at the concept of “risk perception”. This research thus aims to probe these concepts in order to broaden our understanding of the multivariate study of risks and threats in social sciences by adding some context-dependent and temporal aspects. The paper intends to allow the broader academic community taking part in an on-going discussion about risks and threats as well as trade-offs between them and security. This research focus stems from the fact that until now, social scientists have primarily studied threats and risks through the perspective of social psychology by conducting the so-called “risk assessment” analyses, especially looking at the concept of “risk perception”. This research thus aims to probe these concepts in order to broaden our understanding of the multivariate study of risks and threats in social sciences by adding some context-dependent and temporal aspects.
Keywords:
risk perception; psychometric pardigm; cultural theory
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Risk Perception Research: Literature and Data Review
The paper intends to allow the broader academic community taking part in an on-going discussion about risks and threats as well as trade-offs between them and security. This research focus stems from ...
Personality traits, socialization agents in family of origin and stratification process: Self-esteem and parenting styles
Šafr, Jiří; Bariekzahyová, Tereza
2012 - English
The paper focuses on personality traits, socialization in family and stratification process. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with their parents, first we identify parenting styles among families from different social classes. Second we analyze determinants of self-esteem: the strongest positive factor is parental self-esteem and democratic/authoritative parenting style, reading books during childhood and participation in extracurricular activities; while permissive/laissez-faire parenting style and poor intra-family relations limit self-esteem. Also white collars witness higher level self-confidence. What’s more, self-esteem – apart from dominant effect of parental educational aspiration and active "firm hand" parenting style – independently affects (at least in case of women) intergenerational upward mobility from working class origin.
Keywords:
self-esteem; parenting styles; social class
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Personality traits, socialization agents in family of origin and stratification process: Self-esteem and parenting styles
The paper focuses on personality traits, socialization in family and stratification process. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with ...
How to Get Ahead in the Czech Republic? The Importance of Social Capital in Job Attainment After 1989
Häuberer, J.; Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English
The paper focuses on the role of social networks in status attainment. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 authors focus on the role of parental status/class, mobilized social capital and education on achieved first job socioeconomic status (ISEI). The effect of the "strength of weak ties" failed to be proven when operationalised as the mobilization of distant and wider contacts exclusively only among members of the higher classes. Social capital was also operationalised as ISEI of the person from the circle of acquaintances (weak ties), that supplied information on first-time employment. This form of social capital contributes significantly to the attained status, namely in offspring with the middle class origin. Authors conclude that the influence of individual social capital has not vanished from the society after 1989.
Keywords:
social capital; job attainment; social class
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How to Get Ahead in the Czech Republic? The Importance of Social Capital in Job Attainment After 1989
The paper focuses on the role of social networks in status attainment. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 authors focus on the role of ...
Determinants of Social Trust and Cohesion
Sedláčková, Markéta; Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English
The authors first discuss two basic dimensions of social cohesion (inequality and social capital) and their indicators. They also present the concept of social cohesion as a “good society”, with an emphasis on civic integration, mutual intergroup tolerance, trust and respect for differences. The second empirical part looks at the state of selected components of social cohesion in Czech society. In addition to focusing on the way the concept of “social cohesion” is perceived by Czech public opinion, an international comparison of the level of civic trust among people is presented. Finally the paper discusses relationship between indicators of social cohesion such as generalized social trust, trust in institutions, civic engagement, and the legitimacy of the democratic system.
Keywords:
social trust; social cohesion; social capital
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Determinants of Social Trust and Cohesion
The authors first discuss two basic dimensions of social cohesion (inequality and social capital) and their indicators. They also present the concept of social cohesion as a “good society”, with an ...
Leisure-time Sport Habits in the Context of Family Socialization
Špaček, Ondřej
2012 - English
This paper develops a model of the development of one’s sports habits from the childhood to the early adulthood. It uses data from the representative survey Distinction and Values 2008 of Czech population cohort (1974–1978) to analyse influence of family socialization on shaping one’s habits towards sports participation. The importance of the family socialization environment as the mean of the reproduction of sports leisure time spending is confirmed. The habitualisation through the past sports practice (as indicated by the attendance to the sports club) also highly increases the chance of acquiring habit of sports participation.
Keywords:
sport, family socialization; leisure time
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Leisure-time Sport Habits in the Context of Family Socialization
This paper develops a model of the development of one’s sports habits from the childhood to the early adulthood. It uses data from the representative survey Distinction and Values 2008 of Czech ...
Choice of Secondary School in the Czech Republic 20 Years After the „Velvet Revolution“
Vojtíšková, Kateřina
2012 - English
This chapter focus on different educational trajectories (reproduction/upward mobility) found at two non-selective Prague primary schools. It explores decision-making process involved in the choice of secondary school in families of middle class and working class background. The analysis explicates seven cases of educational path considering the influence of family background on value attributed to education and future prospect of children. It draws on an ethnographic study examining school life and family histories of pupils of variety of class positions at a time of growing educational opportunities.
Keywords:
Educational reproduction/mobility; Czech Republic; Cultural resources
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Choice of Secondary School in the Czech Republic 20 Years After the „Velvet Revolution“
This chapter focus on different educational trajectories (reproduction/upward mobility) found at two non-selective Prague primary schools. It explores decision-making process involved in the choice of ...
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