… a gender. The logic here is: if we are treating women and men as equal, gender is ‘irrelevant’ to the … differences in the roles, situations and needs of women/girls and men/boys. Gender-blind projects, programmes … up to the task. Read more about gender blindness in EIGE's Glossary & Thesaurus …
… and norms within a society. It also shapes people's attitudes as to what is 'normal' and acceptable. Women play an active role in society, yet – all too often – we use language that …
… about national, regional or local initiatives to encourage women’s participation in the labour market, including the ICT … drawn up. Yes No A specific person (in full- or part-time role) has been assigned to the project. Yes No Objections …
… to take paternity leave can initiate change in a company’s culture and increase the number of fathers who are able to … and managers. These ‘forefront fathers’ can act as role models to encourage other future fathers to take up … of parental leave, disaggregated by sex Percentage of women and men returning to work after parental leave (after …
… of alternatives? Example 1 - Short description of the role The Chocolate Foundation Board is looking for a new … mastering all the necessary details of the Foundation’s functioning. Diversity is important to us as an … as an organisation and we operate as a meritocracy. Both women and men who meet the assessment criteria in the …
… gender impact of any initiative: 1. Participation of women and men The impact will be considered positive when a … the expected result should be a balanced representation of women and men (no less than 40% for each sex) or, … economy, employment, culture, etc.), and increasing men’s participation in domestic duties and care work. Finally, it …
… Conclusions must be formulated in terms of the impacts on women and men within the target group(s). Furthermore, proposals should be put forward that will … This measures could be related to: promoting the access of women in sectors where they are under-represented; promoting …
… professional and employer-related interests of Sweden’s 290 municipalities, 18 county councils and 2 regions. In … members provide services of equal worth to girls and boys, women and men, and to ensure an equal distribution of … outcome of activities in terms of goal achievements for women and men. And only through a constant demand for …
… Institutions at EU and member state level play a crucial role in achieving gender equality, since they are key … “citizen” or “society” – but they have an influence on women and men in different social settings as well as a …
… and for promoting equal opportunities for the organisation’s workforce. However, the tasks of this role are not the same as those of a gender mainstreaming … View Example The Belgian Institute for the Equality of Women and Men undertakes research, provides recommendations …
… analysis An analytical process by which the position of women and men in a given policy field is assessed, and … control of assets, decision making powers, etc. between women and men and their assigned gender roles. Information is … mainstreaming methods and tools can be found on EIGE’s website View gender mainstreaming methods on EIGE's website …
… mainstreaming strategy aims to change an organisation’s orientation and modes of operation in such a way that the … balance in staffing patterns and a fair representation of women in managerial positions Figures clearly show that there … the reconciliation of work and family plays a key role in improving the gender balance in staffing patterns; a …