… the most common stumbling blocks when trying to write in a gender-sensitive manner. It is designed to help you understand the issues which lead to language being gender-discriminatory so that you can recognise … under which much gender-discriminatory language falls: Stereotypes: assigning gender when gender is unknown or …
… organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Gender equality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) aims to combat stereotypes and to promote gender equality through equal …
… To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself the following questions: Do you recognise stereotypes and avoid repeating them through your language? … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, …
… inclusive and transformative: Recognise and challenge stereotypes. Be inclusive and avoid omission and making … principles you are well on your way to becoming a user of gender-sensitive language and you should find yourself …
… so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding … language , i.e. language that fosters stereotypes or demeans/ignores a gender. The logic here is: …
… Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest … phrases and/or other linguistic features that foster stereotypes, or demean or ignore women or men. At its most …
… requires conscious effort and the breaking down of harmful stereotypes and unconscious bias. A representation of both … In order to attract more women, companies must also remove genderstereotypes and unconscious bias from their … communication materials.(Please see EIGE’s publication ‘Gender-sensitive communication’ for guidance on how to make …
… The implementation plan should be based on a preliminary gender analysis in order to provide a baseline for measuring the company’s progress on improving gender equality. A gender analysis will identify existing … around gender awareness and ways of addressing genderstereotypes in the workplace. Unconscious-bias awareness …
… leave (duration and compensation) National initiatives on gender mainstreaming and gender equality Initiatives to encourage women’s … In the ICT sector this relates in particular to genderstereotypes regarding women in the profession. Women who were …
… of graduates from tertiary education . Redressing the gender imbalance in the ICT sector would also be a good … female sectors. This would help reduce the persistent gender-based pay gap across the EU, which is a product of … wider economy. The study found that it is in fact harmful stereotypes and a lack of digital-confidence on the part of …
… persistence of stereotypical attitudes and perceptions to gender by collecting real-life stories from women and men … the EU. These stories help to identify the ways in which gender stereotypical perceptions influence people’s lives. … patterns and norms of behaviour that reinforce genderstereotypes, including general observations on regional …
… Similarly, its “Action Plan 2017-2019: Tackling the gender pay gap” commits to tackling the stereotypes that emerge early in education and professional life. These stereotypes can result in differences in employment and …
… the fictional country of Michland. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are they? … of their income In total, there are 7 examples of clear gender bias ( circled red below) and 2 examples ( circled … document, this time with the language improved to be more gender-sensitive and inclusive. Preamble Precarious …
… government policy and legislation have been viewed as gender-neutral and value-free instruments, on the assumption … all members of the public equally. However, structural gender inequalities are still embedded in our society. Even … to consider the impact of roles and gender-based stereotypes, to anticipate the possible differential effects …
… how the policy or legislative measure will contribute to gender-equality , as well as to assess the foreseen impact in gender relations . Once the effects of the proposed policy … In the first instance, progress in eliminating genderstereotypes is made. Finally, it is necessary to remark that …
… proposals should be put forward that will promote gender equality in response to the existing situation. To do this, one should identify how gender equality could be strengthened in the different parts … to eradicate gender-based violence; eliminating genderstereotypes and roles Language should be revised to ensure …
… Actors involved Guidelines Strenghts and weaknesses Model Gender impact assessment was established in Lower Saxony in 2004, in the framework of gender-mainstreaming work. As a consequence, draft cabinet … of persons (e.g. concerning esteem/respect, prevalent stereotypes, discrimination); Particular impacts/risks …
… of Local Authorities and Regions . It supports the work on gender mainstreaming in municipalities and county councils. … 2008 and 2013, SALAR ran a large-scale programme for gender mainstreaming. Its aim was to help its members provide … and different demands and expectations connected to genderstereotypes. Does the decision at hand contribute to …
… Extrinsic motivation Greater gender equality can contribute to tackle future challenges in … term financing of social security systems are related to gender equality. Making an “Economic Case” for gender … this will help achieving better results. However, genderstereotypes can lead to a flawed assessment of performance. …
… Key aspects Communications strategy for the introduction of gender mainstreaming that creates transparency, raises … transparency, it is necessary to have a clear concept of gender mainstreaming and to pursue a stringent strategy . … the use of gender-sensitive language and to avoid genderstereotypes in images and photos deliver appropriate training …