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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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  • Motherhood, low education and migration are particular barriers to work for women

    … and couples with children (+ 4 p.p.). While the most acute gender gap in FTE employment was observed among couples with … grandchildren or those who are older and ill. These gender gaps in FTE employment stress the need for wider and … due to lower educational attainment, traditional gender roles and the lack of childcare options outside the …

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  • More women in decision-making drives progress

    … The power domain has seen the biggest advances in gender equality but remains the most gender unequal in the Index. The EU score for this domain … Table 2). Since 2015 the share of women in decision-making roles has increased in 24 Member States, with France …

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  • 10. Conclusions

    … Gender Equality Index 2019 Domain of work The domain of work, … a score of 72.0, keeps the third-highest position in the Gender Equality Index. This score spotlights the incremental … and has confirmed its commitment to advancing women’s roles in decision-making in the media (Council of the …

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  • 7. Domain of health

    … Gender is understood as one of a wide range of factors that … housing, while others can damage it, such as stereotypical gender norms, experiences of gender-based violence or lack of access to and utilisation of …

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  • 5. Domain of time

    … of the role of carers within families and society. Through gender stereotyping, domestic and care work (mostly unpaid) … women and men remains a major hurdle to progress on gender equality. Hence, current and future policy initiatives … and home for everyone. They should also aim for a better gender distribution of unpaid care and housework or to …

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  • 4. Domain of knowledge

    … Education is a powerful driver of more gender-equal and inclusive societies. Equal access to … against women’s rights (European Parliament, 2019). The Gender Equality Index for the domain of knowledge reveals how … overall positive development is being held back by strong gender segregation and low engagement in lifelong learning. …

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  • Gender Equality Index 2019: Still far from the finish line

    … The EU continues its snail’s pace when it comes to gender equality progress. The latest Gender Equality Index from the European Institute for Gender … women to stay on the labour market and take on challenging roles or management positions,” said Věra Jourová , European …

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  • Internal Control and Compliance Officer

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange …

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  • Power Up conference 2019

    … how structures, budgets and the status allocated to gender equality and gender mainstreaming work have changed over the past 10 … time to talk about how to secure a renewed commitment for gender equality.       Together with Member States, the …

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  • Internal Control and Compliance Officer

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … At least five years of proven professional experience in roles primarily concerned with financial and budget …

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  • Accounting and Budget Coordinator

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … at least five years of proven professional experience in roles primarily concerned with financial and budget …

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  • Gender mainstreaming: gender statistics and indicators

    … This briefing introduces gender statistics and indicators and explains why they are important tools to promote gender equality and implement a gender mainstreaming approach. Put simply, gender statistics …

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  • Better work-life balance would shrink the gender pay gap

    … The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work … same time, women are less likely to be in top management roles and this needs to change,” said Ms Langbakk. Even …

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  • Tackling the gender pay gap: not without a better work-life balance

    … This research note provides an overview of the gender pay gap across the EU, with insights on how it relates to the gender gap in overall earnings and, consequently, the gender pension gap. Moreover, it explores the links between …

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  • Procurement Assistant

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange …

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  • Administrative Assistant - IPA

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … as experts reimbursements and payments; Perform varying roles in EU’s financial management system ABAC; Initiate and …

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  • Toolkit on gender-sensitive communication

    … words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language. Access the toolkit's web page …

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  • Greetings and other forms of inclusive communication

    … feels like it is aimed at all people, not just one gender. When creating a piece of communication material, … consider: Choice of voice-over artist . Consider if the gender of the voice-over is perpetuating stereotypes, such as … about whether they are repeating stereotypical gender roles, or whether they only include one gender.  Gende r of …

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  • Avoid using stereotypical images

    … the images we choose to use. A piece of communication is gender-discriminatory if the people within the images are … you use in your communication material do not reinforce gender stereotypes by including a wide mix of people in … emoji sets repeat stereotypes by putting men in active roles (sports people, or professionals) and only including …

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  • Avoid gendered pronouns (he or she) when the person’s gender is unknown

    … pronoun (e.g. he or she), the speaker is assuming the gender of the person they are talking about. Often people use gendered pronouns even when they do not know the gender of the person they are talking about or when talking … held expectations about the gender of people in certain roles. Instead you should use gender-neutral language. A …

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