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… 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 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …