And despite the difficulties accompanying the transition, the Czech Republic now among countries with deep respect for basic human, social and cultural rights of all citizens. This respect is reflected not only in the rule of law, but above all in the real life of citizens. In the Czech Republic, the gender equity is regarded as a natural and basic principle. Equal rights for men and women are guaranteed by the Constitution and this is also reflected a gender-neutral wording of all legal acts. And, as a result, the average level of education of women is higher than that of man.
Parents caring for children with disabilities have additional support.
In the 1990s, the demographic picture of the Czech Republic has markedly changed. As a result of long-term gradual ageing of population, and of changing demographic behaviour, the country started to loose its population by natural change from 1994 onwards. At the same time, the average life expectancy has been increasing significantly. The generally accepted explanation of the decrease in birth rate is in particular the postponement of first marriages and child-births until a later age and the widespread use of contraception in recent years. However, there are also the well-known social changes, such as the higher level of education and employment of women, individualization and a broader range of opportunities for young people.