… Its objectives are to monitor and reflect on the image and role of women in the media, and make proposals for … Thus, it has been hard to find women experts in very male-dominated fields like IT. Often requests for experts, … because they are women, and can be nervous of upsetting male colleagues. It is hard to detect the short-term results …
… in hard news subjects, women are largely limited to the role of reporting. Experts, commentators and anchors in hard … among colleagues that listeners only want to hear male voices on air. A lack of self-confidence on the part of … women’s voice in those domains that are traditionally male-dominated, such as current affairs and politics, …
… most widespread activities in the world and has a crucial role in food production, environmental protection, landscape … Indeed, 71% of EU farms with livestock are run by male farm holders, and only 27% by female farm holders (the … not receive a separate income from their husband or other male members of the household. By assisting their farmer …
… ICT field is stereotypically depicted as the preserve of ‘male geeks’ – highly knowledgeable enthusiasts with few … a poor work–life balance, organisational constraints, a male-dominated environment and a lack of women role models. These are similar to the problems identified for …
… aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern communications, transport and technology. … electricians, heating and cooling experts – are mostly male-dominated. Other sectors, such as engineering and … education. the perception of the energy sector as a male domain and persisting gender stereotypes. the difficulty …
… carers. Many custody decisions after spousal abuse by the male partner/father continue to place the right of the abuser … violence. On the other hand, when women kill their male partner, they usually plan the act in order to put an … and social workers, who can play an important role in cases of violence against women and in family …