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… 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 gender stereotypes 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 gender stereotypes 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 gender stereotypes 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 …

… 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 gender stereotypes 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 gender stereotypes and roles Language should be revised to ensure …

… 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, gender stereotypes can lead to a flawed assessment of performance.   …

… aspects of organisational culture. Organisations are not gender neutral, they are often aligned with norms like: Real … is put into question if institutional transformation for gender equality is taking place. This can lead to irritation … selection and performance appraisal criteria. Also, gender stereotypes can hinder womens’ advancement by creating wrong …

… The gender mainstreaming strategy aims to change an … the organisation’s activities support the advancement of gender equality in all of an organisation’s fields of … performance assessment of employees who work part-time. Stereotypes such as part-time staff being less motivated and …

… In accordance with the Guide’s steps for introducing gender mainstreaming, key questions for the organisational … accountability and strengthening commitment Is promoting gender equality part of the organisation’s general mandate? … trained in gender-sensitive language and avoiding gender stereotypes? Introducing gender mainstreaming methods and …

… policies and actions should systematically consider a gender perspective beginning with the planning stage. … both – women and men – need to be committed to the idea of gender mainstreaming and that gender equality is not only … Commission aspires to challenge existing discriminatory stereotypes inside the administration and within the European …

… 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 gender stereotypes. Does the decision at hand contribute to …

… 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 gender stereotypes in images and photos deliver appropriate training …

… 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 …