Family, Class and Inequalities in Central and Eastern Europe

Abstract

Three decades of transition to capitalism and liberal democracy in Central and Eastern Europe have reshaped the everyday life of the region’s families. Research has documented new patterns in family demography, gender and intergenerational relationships, practices and discourses on parenthood, and trends in family policies as well as the growing complexity of family. Yet, the class-based divisions in the family life remain sparsely covered in the scientific discourse within the region. The international conference "Family, Class and Inequalities in Central and Eastern Europe" was organised by the Centre for Social Research, VMU. The conference programme consisted of eight sessions on family formation, fertility, parenthood, family policy, gender, social and cultural capital in the family, the COVID-19 pandemic and family welfare.