The Social Observatory of the ”la Caixa” Foundation has announced a call to
support research projects on the social reality of young people in Spain,
using quantitative survey data in social sciences.
What future lies ahead for millennials? We will be discussing this question
with Fabrizio Bernardi, Professor of Sociology at the European University
Institute. From 29 November to 1 December, at CaixaForum Madrid. Event
language: Spanish.
How can we put an end to the intergenerational transmission of poverty? We
analyse proposals that defend universal child benefit and other policies
that propose selective benefits for poor families with children.
The difference in unemployment rates between men and women in our country
is larger than the European average. How has it evolved during the recent
years of economic crisis?
A lack of professional opportunities and labour precarity mean that young
people are very vulnerable to economic crises. What were the circumstances
of this group prior to covid-19?
Some 29% of Spaniards have a social position above that of their parents,
and over 40% believe they have risen above their grandparents on the social
ladder.