manner in which they brought their influence to bear was often more effective than the imposition of penalties, because as a result comprehensive solutions that were helpful to many women were achieved. 74. Research played a very important role in the assessment of the situation of women, since many aspects of issues relating to discrimination against women required further investigation. Research results formed an essential foundation for devising political measures and for developing concepts. Committee members would find information on research projects that had been implemented in annex II to document CEDAW/C/5/Add.59/Amend.l. 75. She now wished to comment on the situation regarding discrimination by individuals, in connection with article 2 (e) of the Convention. The requirement laid down in article 3, paragraph 2, of the Basic Law concerning equal rights applied equally to German and foreign women. However, that provision had an immediate effect only where the relationship between the citizen and the State was concerned. It was applicable only indirectly where the relationship between individual citizens was concerned. However, such differences had no practical impact in the field of labour law. Paragraph 611 (a) of the Civil Code expressly prohibited employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex. All female employees, whether German or foreign, and all employers could invoke that provision. 76. In the procurement of employment, the State labour exchanges were obligated to ensure that there was no discrimination against women. However, owing to the contractual freedom of the employer, which was safeguarded by the Basic Law, the employer could not be forced to recruit an individual, whether male or female, proposed by a labour exchange. Accordingly, in the Federal Republic there was no such thing as an "allocation list" on the basis of which employers could be required to accept a candidate for a position. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the situation of women in Germany, specifically with regards to employment and labor law. It mentions research, government policies, and legislation, which suggests that the topic is closely related to employment and labor rights. The text also mentions the prohibition of discrimination against women in the workplace, which further supports the conclusion that the category should be related to employment.

**Category**
Employment