IUE Students' Conference

Conference Theme and Topics

The theme for the conference “The Effects of European Union Enlargement On the Socio-Economic Development of Women” is timely in many respects. The participants will have the opportunities to present their valuable contributions as well as to establish an international network among those who volunteer to communicate and study together on the field of “women studies”. Although suggested topics of the conference are listed below, other related topics are acceptable.

Economic Issues
Employment issues of women
Women managers
Women entrepreneurs
Different production styles for women
Job security
Unemployment and underemployment
Equal opportunities at work

Socio-Cultural Issues
Education
Cultural differences
Gender-bias problems from childhood to adulthood
Religion
Polygamy, adultery and honor killings

Law & Politics
Participation of women in politics
Women rights in the framework of human rights
Legal protection of women and children

Health issues
Psychological and physical well-being of women
Family health
Drug related issues
Communicable diseases
Availability of medicine

1st Biennial International Women's Studies Conference, 2006