On 4-5 December 2015, an International Study Seminar was held in Rome, Italy on the theme, Women and Work, organized by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. About 100 men and women from around the world–all experts in disciplines associated to the theme–participated in the event, the purpose of which was to come to a genuine appreciation of the work carried out by women.
Today more than ever, it is necessary to recognize the important role women play both in public life, for building structures that are richer in humanity, and in family life, for the well-being of the family itself and the education of children. Taking this premise as a starting point, the Seminar discussed the causes and consequences of today’s dichotomy between family demands and the organization of work.