Routledge - Gender and Well-Being in Europe Book

Explore the complex connection between gender and well-being through this academic study from Routledge. This volume serves as the first in a four-book series stemming from symposia funded by COST, an intergovernmental framework for European scientific and technical research cooperation. By examining both historical and contemporary European case studies, this book provides a detailed account of how well-being is understood and measured. The text traces the evolution of these concepts, starting from early twentieth-century calculations regarding income and the cost-of-living. It moves forward to include modern critiques from feminist writers, offering a comprehensive look at how societal perspectives have shifted over time. This resource is designed for researchers, students, and academics interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and sociology. It provides a deep look into how gender influences the ways we define and experience well-being across the European continent.