Las políticas de conciliación de la vida familiar y laboral en las Comunidades Autónomas

Abstract

The societal, demographic, economic and cultural changes that characterize developed societies, as well as the growing rates of women incorporation to paid work, have situated the reconcilation of work and family life issue on top of the political agendas. In Spain, the territorial decentralization process has given rise to a growing number of reconciliation of work and family policies in each Autonomous Community. In this context, the article analizes the main reconciliation policies developed in the different Autonomous Communities through different plans, related to employment, equal opportunities, social inclusion and family support, as well as the related legislative framework, highlighting the different measures, the unequal development and the need of a better coordination between the institutions in charge of its conception and implementation.