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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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  • 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 … basis and can therefore hide important differences in the roles, situations and needs of women/girls and men/boys. …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • 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 …

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

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  • Work–life balance checklist

    … Information about legislation and campaigns to mainstream gender equality has been gathered. Yes No Information about … consideration and are being honoured. Yes No A preliminary gender analysis of the company’s current work-life balance …

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    • Digital agenda
    • Employment
  • Step 5: Carefully measure progress

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 4: Design a solid implementation plan

    … 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 inequalities within …

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    • Digital agenda
    • Employment
  • Step 2: Identify potential resistance and find solutions

    … and the community equally, they face risks unless a prior gender needs analysis is carried out. A proper risk …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Gender pay gap and policies to improve work-life balance

    … the Council of the EU, the report gives an overview of the gender pay gap across the EU. It provides insights into the gender gap in overall earnings and the implications for the gender pension gap. It reviews the major causes of the gap, …

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    • Employment
  • Advancing gender equality in decision-making in media organisations

    … and new technologies of communication”. On the topic of gender equality and the media, the study focused on women’s participation in the decision-making roles in media (boards of public and private broadcasters of …

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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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  • Why use Gender Impact Assessment

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  • Step 3: Gender-sensitive analysis

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  • Step 4: Weighing gender impact

    … 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 … project will impact gender-based social norms and gender roles and how it will contribute to promoting the equal …

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  • Step 5: Findings and recommendations

    … 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 … gender-based violence; eliminating gender stereotypes and roles Language should be revised to ensure that gender …

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  • Following up on gender impact assessment

    … When performing the gender impact assessment, it is important to to take into … proposed within it. To do this, central bodies for gender equality may have a fundamental  role, since this is where knowledge and expertise on gender equality is concentrated. At this stage, the gender …

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  • General considerations

    … to keep in mind when considering the implementation of gender impact assessment. Policital commitment The gender  impact assessment is an instrument for the … Tasks and Responsibilities Staff  members have different roles and responsibilities within the process of introducing …

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  • European Commission

    … Commission deploys a variety of methods in its approach to gender mainstreaming. These methods span the whole policy … monitoring and evaluation. In the policy-definition phase, gender impact assessment is integrated within the European … attitudes and behaviour that influence gender roles. Analysis of impacts on gender means to compare and …

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  • Catalonia

    … Actors involved Guidelines Strenghts and weaknesses Model Gender impact assessment is legislated in Catalonia and the law requires that a gender perspective must be included in every law approved by … so as to be really effective. That is why a change of roles could perhaps be considered, whereby the gender …

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  • Types of institutions

    … and (5) central eastern and south-eastern European. Gender mainstreaming will be implemented in different ways in … an institution who have different tasks, competencies and roles with regard to processes of change. The executive staff … changes into concrete tasks for the institution. The gender equality staff has a cross-cutting role in …

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  • Who is the guide for?

    … within the EU as bodies that are accountable for gender equality Institutions at EU and member state level play a crucial role in achieving gender equality, since they are key communicators of policies. Institutions of any kind do not act in a gender neutral way. On one hand, institutions are gendered …

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