gender-neutral policies

Policies that are not specifically aimed at either women or men and are assumed to affect both sexes equally.

Additional notes and information

Bendras

However, they may actually preserve existing gender inequalities or even result in having a differential impact on women and men, in particular women and men from disadvantaged groups. Gender-neutral policies do not promote substantive gender equality and are also referred to as being ‘gender-blind’.

Sources

Based upon Public Health Agency of Canada – Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (2008). Gender Mainstreaming in Emergency Management: Opportunities for Building Community Resilience in Canada.