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Definition of gender sensitivity

Aim of understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life. 

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  • Common challenges when using gender-sensitive language

    … 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 gender-discriminatory language when it occurs. Tip:  The …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Policy context

    … 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 treatment legislation, gender …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Practical tools (checklists and summary tables)

    … To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect? When using gender-neutral language, have you considered whether there …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Key principles for inclusive language use

    … principles you are well on your way to becoming a user of gender-sensitive language and you should find yourself …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Choosing whether to mention gender

    … You will have to decide whether to include gender explicitly on a case-by-case basis. Guiding questions for choosing between gender-neutral language and gender-sensitive language: Will mentioning gender shed light …

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  • Why should I ever mention gender?

    … 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 gender-discriminatory language , i.e. language that fosters …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Terms you need to know

    … Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest through language. Gender equality in language is attained when women and men – …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • First steps towards more inclusive language

    … It also explains why we recommend that you mention gender in certain cases. This section is designed to help you understand the key principles for using gender-sensitive language . This toolkit includes examples of … you aim to favour the most inclusive form of language: gender-sensitive language . In certain contexts, it may also …

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  • Overview of the toolkit

    … words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers [ source ]. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language.   This toolkit is one of a series of documents produced by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to raise awareness of gender-sensitive …

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  • Toolbox for planning work-life balance measures in ICT companies

    … 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 communication material gender-sensitive and inclusive. Example: Showing women they …

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  • Gender-sensitive parliament tool

    … to assess their organisation and working procedures for gender sensitivity. It collects facts to determine the level of gender equality in a given parliament, thereby highlighting …

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  • Gender-sensitive measures for the integration of newly arrived third country nationals into national education systems

    … EIGE's study assessed gender-sensitive measures for the integration of newly … for the integration of third country nationals. Report: Gender-sensitive education and training for the integration of third-country nationals Factsheet: Gender-sensitive education and training for the integration …

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  • Quiz 3: Legal text

    … in the fictional country of Monanda. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are they? … legal trial. In total, there are 3 examples of clear gender bias; the language used casts male experience as the … below is the legal text, this time drafted so as to be gender-sensitive . In this case the classic order of pronouns …

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  • Quiz 2: Job description

    … the fictional Chocolate Foundation. How many examples of gender-discriminatory language can you see? Can you think … Application Pack. In total, there are 9 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. Example 1 - Short description …

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  • Quiz 1: Policy document

    … 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 …

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  • Step 10: Set up an evaluation framework

    … of the programme . At the individual level , the gender competence development initiative should have the … outcomes of: Raising awareness about the relevance of gender-equality considerations in various policy areas; Lowering resistance to mainstream gender-equality issues; Developing knowledge and skills on …

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  • Step 3: Gender-sensitive analysis

    … All regulations, policies and programmes relevant to gender affect the living conditions and access to resources for women and men. This effect is known as ‘gender impact’. An assessment of the gender impact of any initiative involves a process of …

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    Toolkit page
    Topics
    • Economic and financial affairs
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  • Dimensions of gender mainstreaming in institutions: The SPO model

    … The goal of implementing gender mainstreaming is to ensure an output and outcome that contributes to gender equality. To achieve this, the internal mechanisms of … development. This means there is an internal dimension of gender mainstreaming (organisational and personnel …

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  • Example 9: Developing Gender Equality Competence

    … Gender Equality Competence Training approach in Finland The “gender glasses” project was set up in 2007 with the aim to educate the national administration staff on gender mainstreaming. The training sequences are offered to …

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  • Step 10: Establishing a gender information management system

    … Rationale When introducing gender mainstreaming, it is important to consider what … will be needed to ensure a well-founded implementation. A gender information management system helps to collect, … regular updates may be a task that is assigned to the gender mainstreaming support structure. When setting up a …

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