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Definition of gender roles

Social and behavioural norms which, within a specific culture, are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex. 

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  • Measures mitigating the effect of COVID-19

    … As you may have learnt in the step-by-step guide, gender equality measures should always consider the context … stemming from the pandemic has had implications for gender equality and the implementation of gender equality … for women who are over-represented in more precarious roles; the need to ensure that the sex/gender dimension is …

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  • Step 3: Setting up a Gender Equality Plan

    … and resources After carrying out an assessment of the gender equality status quo (see step 2 ) in your organisation, you can start setting up a gender equality plan (GEP). When developing the GEP, keep in … actions in research institutions to transform gender roles’ ( GEARING ROLES ) project and ‘Supporting the …

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  • Step 4: Implementing a Gender Equality Plan

    … Tools and resources Ready, steady, go! Having set up the gender equality plan (GEP) (see step 3 ), you are ready to … As highlighted in the recommendations of the ‘Gender equality network in the European research area’ … resistance and building support networks, and should have gender knowledge regarding research careers, decision-making …

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  • Estonia

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Gender Equality Act [1]  was adopted in 2004 and last amended … and engineering; (2) open competition for academic roles to foreign researchers; (3) monitor gender balance in …

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    Estonia
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  • Germany

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework In addition to general legal provisions on gender equality at federal and state level, there are specific legal provisions on gender equality in public research.  § 3 of the 2007 …

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  • Hungary

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Act CXXV of 2003 … It recognises a number of protected grounds, including gender, pregnancy, motherhood and fatherhood. According to … 3 of the National Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality – Guidelines and Objectives 2010-2021 …

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    Hungary
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  • Ireland

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The relevant legislative acts promoting gender equality in Irish Higher Education and Research … to accelerate representation of women in senior academic roles in Irish HEIs. SALI will award funding for up to 45 new …

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  • Malta

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework As of June 2021, no national laws promoting gender equality in research were adopted in Malta. However, … against discrimination for all protected characteristics (gender, disability, race, sexual orientation, etc.) in all …

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    Malta
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  • Netherlands

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Higher … public commitment, a code with clear agreements to realise gender diversity at top and sub-top management levels. … Actions in Research Institutions to traNsform Gender ROLES” (GEARING-Roles). Erasmus University Rotterdam is part …

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    Netherlands
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  • Portugal

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Portugal has several statutory provisions aimed at promoting gender equality and equal opportunities for women and men. As … COVID-19; (2) COVID-19, daily life, stereotypes and gender roles; and (3) COVID-19 and violence against women and …

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    Portugal
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  • Spain

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Spain’s legal framework on gender equality in higher education, science and research is … Actions in Research Institutions to traNsform Gender ROLES (GEARING ROLES), with FECYT as its partner. Universitat …

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  • Resistance and common challenges – and how to overcome them

    … implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of a gender equality plan (GEP) are manifold and frequent. Some … in a range of ways. It is important to state that work on gender equality does not usually happen rapidly and may … or drivers at senior management level change functions/roles or leave. Budget changes, cutbacks, restructuring and …

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  • Austria

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Federal Law … are covered by the Equal Treatment Act, which foresees gender equality rather than affirmative action. Between the … to increase the visibility of women in R&I and in creative roles. The Laura Bassi 4.0 programme [3]  was initiated by …

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    Austria
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  • Czechia

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework As of the end of … adopted any specific legislation dedicated to promoting gender equality in research and innovation. Policy framework … gender balance in evaluation panels) and external roles (gender dimension in research, impact on society). In …

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    Czechia
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  • Denmark

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Gender Equality Act [1]  entered into force in 2000. It … innovation to the benefit of society. One of its primary roles is to advise the Minister for Higher Education and …

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    Denmark
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  • Data collection and monitoring

    … Main Section Videos & Webinars Tools & Resources Gender equality plans (GEPs) or any other gender equality ad hoc initiatives need to be grounded in … actions in research institutions to transform gender roles’ (GEARING ROLES) developed an up-to-date (2019) …

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  • Training: awareness-raising and capacity building

    … to initiate a structural change process towards better gender equality in an organisation, awareness of gender inequality and knowledge about gender issues in … the whole organisation , including different levels and roles across the organisation, such as senior management and …

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  • Gender Equality Plan development and implementation

    … crucial for the development and implementation of a gender equality plan (GEP), and which have the character of a … engaging stakeholders; developing structures to support gender equality work. Engaging stakeholders An effective GEP … examples provided below reflect the different forms and roles support structures can take. A gender equality function …

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  • Gender-sensitive research funding procedures

    … Main Section Videos & Webinars Tools & Resources Gender equality plans (GEPs) of research funding bodies … and the whole funding cycle need to be addressed from a gender perspective. Allocating research grants needs to be done in a gender-sensitive and inclusive manner (read more in step 6, …

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  • Step 1: Getting started

    … resources At this point, you have realised that promoting gender equality in your organisation is crucial to promote … it makes a difference whether you are trying to implement gender equality in a university, in a public or private … organisation or in a research funding body. As promoting gender equality in a research funding organisation follows a …

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