A Blue-tongued skink ( Tiliqua gigas) is a rare exotic species which is very popular between breeders. Nevertheless, the social structure of this charismatic skink remains almost unknown. Because of its high aggressive- ness and difficulties connected with study in its natural habitat, experiments based on the odor discrimination looks like a good alternative for its bet- ter understanding. Our results revealed that the reaction on the odor is generally poor and is very individual. We observed the highest response of interest on odors produced throught dorsal parts of skin. The reaction on conspecific's odor did not lead to escape behavior. Behavioral analysis was complemented by morphological analysis of heads in T. gigas and T.scincoides. These species are divided into separate subspecies, which are formed by geographically distinct populations. We wondered whether it is possible to separate these populations by geometric morphometrics and whether this separation is consistent with phylogenetic studies. We found out that if the populations are united in bigger groups based on their congeniality they seem to be distinct according to the head shape. Our results also revealed the monomorphy in head shape. Unfortu- nately, it is very difficult to distinguish between sexes due to the absence of sexual dimorphism....

Forms of 'empowerment' in the frame of the anti-discrimination agenda in Education 'Empowerment' - or a state of emancipation, in which an individual is able to achieve their goals, fulfill their needs, and reach their potential despite the structural limitations - should be the result of education. Forms of empowerment include: the capacity of involved actors to make changes, and their ability to influence conditions and structures, in which they move. In my dissertation, I inspect the empowerment found in actors in Education, families, the public sector, schools and other governmental organizations. I conducted my research in the context of the integration of the so-called 'inclusive education' and the associated changes in the system of the Czech elementary education, in the period of spring 2013 until the end of 2017. The method of qualitative research I chose was the stakeholder analysis and in-depth interviews. I analyzed the gathered data from the point of view of the actors' goals and agendas, their experience with discrimination, their involvement in the inclusive education, their cooperation with each other, and last but not least, from the point of view of the power(lessness) and empowerment of the actors themselves describe it. I then link the concept of empowerment with the concept of...

Prohibition of discrimination against women in labor law relations Abstract This diploma thesis deals with the issue of women's discrimination in labor law relations. The aim of this thesis is a complex conception of the issue, especially the examination of women's position in labor law market in the context of selected socio-cultural problems and the historical genesis of women's position, definition of terms related to discrimination and analysis of relevant legislation, including case law. The thesis also deals with historical context, the current situation of women's position in the labor market and also the legal basis of equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. The thesis consists of an introduction, four chapters and a conclusion. Each chapter focuses on various aspects of the position of women in the labor market related to the principles of equal treatment and non- discrimination. The first chapter discusses the historical development of the position of women in society. The chapter is divided into four subchapters. The first subchapter is devoted to the beginnings of the Czech emancipation movement, which laid the foundations for further development of the feminist stream in our country. The second and third subchapter deals with the position of women in the interwar and socialistic...

The selection of job seekers Anika Rychlíková This diploma thesis deals with the topic of selection of job seekers from the point of view of personnel management as well as from the point of view of the related legislation. From the point of view of the legislation, the thesis focuses not only on the general regulation of relations before the relationships under the labour law, but also on the two most essential legal aspects of selection of job seekers that are the right to equality and non-discrimination and the protection of personal data. The main goal of this thesis is to present complex view on the topic of selection of job seekers in the context of personnel management principles and values and the legislation thereof. Another goal is to point out the shortcomings of current legislation and introduce the proposals for its elimination. The thesis uses the method of description and analysis and elaborates on the application of legal norms in the personnel management praxis. On the basis of such methods the author evaluates effective legislation, points out the most problematic provisions and suggests their alternations de lege ferenda. Formally, the thesis is divided into five main chapters. The aim of the first chapter is to set the process of selection of job seekers into the context of...

The diploma thesis deals with the matter of remuneration in the information and communication sector, a key segment of the national economy with high added value. It is characterised by fast wage growth and job creation, remuneration exceeding a Slovak average, low unemployment, but also by dominant position of men. To be able to meet the main target of the thesis to ascertain whether there exists the pay gap between women and men in the information and communication sector of the Slovak Republic, quantitative as well as qualitative research were realised and their results represent a significant part of own work. Subsequently, proposals and recommendations that could contribute to a decrease of the pay gap between women and men in given sector were formulated, including a quantification of their financial impacts.

The Diploma thesis deals with discrimination of elder job applicants on the job market and focuses on employment agencies. As the population is getting older we need to deal with the necessity to keep workers on the job market longer. Elder people are facing the fact that employers prefer younger workers. Job centres fail in their role of arranging of a job for this group of people. The employment agencies serve as mediator between job applicants and employers and they are thus witnesses of this discrimination. The aim of this thesis is to explore the approach of the employment agencies towards elder job applicants by using the method of document search, semi-structured interviews and Focus Group. The thesis leads to a conclusion that employment agencies are participating on the discrimination as they mostly follow the age requirements stated by the employer. It is caused not only due to an ageistic attitude in a society. It is based on the situation in companies as the companies are not ready to include elder workers, especially manual workers. In case of higher positions the job applicants lack knowledge of foreign language skills. The thesis identifies tax concessions for employment of elder workers as the right instrument to motivate the employers to integrate them in the company.

This thesis "Effectiveness of NGOs in the field of integration and discrimination against foreigners" is dedicated to the service efficiency of NGOs on issues of integration and discrimination against foreigners. The main goal of the work is to find answers to questions important for understanding the issue during the research. Another aim of the research is to determine whether it conforms to offer integration services of NGOs declared needs of users-foreigners. The thesis deals with the services offered by NGOs, the use of these services by foreigners, the relevance of similar services and how versatile such organizations could and should operate. It examined the rate of participation and assist NGOs in addressing discrimination and integration of foreigners and efficiency of their services. The benefit of this work are recommendations for NGOs, which could increase the efficiency and effectiveness of services in the field of integration and discrimination against foreigners. The recommendation is based on in-depth interviews with clients and a questionnaire survey of NGO employees.

Forms of 'empowerment' in the frame of the anti-discrimination agenda in Education 'Empowerment' - or a state of emancipation, in which an individual is able to achieve their goals, fulfill their needs, and reach their potential despite the structural limitations - should be the result of education. Forms of empowerment include: the capacity of involved actors to make changes, and their ability to influence conditions and structures, in which they move. In my dissertation, I inspect the empowerment found in actors in Education, families, the public sector, schools and other governmental organizations. I conducted my research in the context of the integration of the so-called 'inclusive education' and the associated changes in the system of the Czech elementary education, in the period of spring 2013 until the end of 2017. The method of qualitative research I chose was the stakeholder analysis and in-depth interviews. I analyzed the gathered data from the point of view of the actors' goals and agendas, their experience with discrimination, their involvement in the inclusive education, their cooperation with each other, and last but not least, from the point of view of the power(lessness) and empowerment of the actors themselves describe it. I then link the concept of empowerment with the concept of...

This thesis deals with the current issue of discrimination in the workplace, especially focuses on discrimination based on age and sex, sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace, legislation that regulates the area of discrimination in labor relations. The theoretical section includes explanations of terms and connections to a given focus and the practical part includes a probe into five large companies examining whether the effects mentioned in the theoretical part actually occur in practice, or how these problems are solved. This probe was in the form of semi-structured interview respondents in their workplaces. The results confirmed the claim that one of the most vulnerable group are women. Larger companies are trying to provide them a variety of advantages as for example flexible-time work, etc. Some companies have confirmed that there were some cases of bullying or sexual harassment in their firm, but these situations have not been solved other than by the dismissal of one of the participants. However, the occurrence of age discrimination was in the surveyed companies not confirmed - despite the theoretical claims and personal experience. It also showed that the respondents, HR professionals from large companies, have a poor conception of the possible solutions of those situations and...

The main purpose of this thesis, called The local changes in discriminatory sensation above a myofascial Trigger Point, was to assess the relationship of a local nociception in the form of the myofascial Trigger Point to the local discriminatory sensation. Based on the theoretical information, hypothesis concerning the relationship of MTrP and two point discrimination were experimentally checked. The subject of the research was the trigger point trapezius pars ascendens. Localized MTrP was clinically evaluated in terms of both static and dynamic factors. Using a palpometer, its sensitivity by level of pressure generated pain (pressure generated pain threshold) was rated. The quality of two-point discrimination was rated as well. Furthermore it was also rated how a made isometric relaxation changed the sensitivity as nociceptive so discriminatory. Discriminatory sensation (attention threshold (AT-TPD), stable threshold (SSV-TPD)) in the region above the trigger point was measured by a mechanical caliper with modified tips radius of 1mm. Generally 23 probands were examined, 11 of them had simultaneously diagnosed a presence of the constitutional hypermobility. The results of the work confirmed that the made isometric relaxation had a significant influence on the change of thresholds discrimination of two...