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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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  • Economic benefits of gender equality in the European Union: Literature review: existing evidence and methodological approaches

    … In 2015-2016, the European Institute for Gender Equality commissioned research to assess how improvements in gender equality can contribute to sustainable, inclusive and … econometric model to estimate economic impacts of improved gender equality in several broad areas such as education, …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Content production and media 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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  • Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to … a reserve list for Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence. The registration of applications will … to contribute to, and strengthen, the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses …

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  • Gender analysis

    … What is gender analysis? Gender analysis provides the necessary data and information … etc., between women and men in their assigned gender roles’ [1]. The purpose of gender analysis is to identify and …

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  • Gender-responsive evaluation

    … What is gender-responsive evaluation? Gender-responsive evaluation is an assessment aimed at: … data, captures gender gaps and reflects the different roles and needs of women and men. Effectiveness: evaluating …

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  • Gender awareness-raising

    … What is gender awareness raising? Gender awareness raising aims at increasing general … are the result of a complex web of socially constructed roles and norms that are culturally and historically …

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  • Where to find the latest data on women and men in decision-making?

    … decision-making. The data will complement other areas of gender statistics already covered by EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database, such as employment, education and … culture, reinforcing traditional stereotypes about women’s roles and expertise. Their male counterparts tend to be …

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  • Gender in sport

    … From a gender perspective, sport exemplifies a societal and cultural … in sport still exist. Further information Sport on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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  • Gender in health

    … Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the … to health services. Further information Health on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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  • Gender in entrepreneurship

    … sense. Further information Entrepreneurship on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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  • Gender in maritime affairs and fisheries

    … contribution, women remain largely invisible and their roles unacknowledged. Further information Maritime affairs and fisheries on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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  • Gender in agriculture and rural development

    … preservation, rural employment and food security. From a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between … information Agriculture and rural development on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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    • Agriculture and rural development
  • Gender and energy

    … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of energy can be linked with … economic development. Further information Energy on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming …

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  • EIGE takes an in-depth look at gender equality in the classroom

    … This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already … EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender … through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and teachers and men working as …

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  • Editing and Communications 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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  • Ex-ante publicity notice for procurement procedure Belbin Team Roles assessment for EIGE staff

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle-value contract for the execution of Belbin Team Roles assessment for EIGE staff. …

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  • Gender Equality Training: Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit

    … The ultimate goal of gender mainstreaming is advancing gender equality. Integrating gender concerns in policy decisions and their practical …

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  • Roma Women Talk

    … Roma women’s identities in relation to both ethnicity and gender and to establish points of concurrence with women …     A context of hostility and poverty compounded by gender inequality   The situation and experience of the Roma … women reflects an intersection of double disadvantage, gender and ethnicity. In the wider society, they experience …

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    Slovakia
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  • Partnership for Change and Development in the Local Labour Market

    … za promjene i razvoj na lokalnom tržištu rada ) is a gender equality initiative aimed at increasing rural women’s … women in Karlovac County, there is a strong traditional gender division of labour in private life which leaves women … of women in rural areas in which traditional gender roles are very strong is particularly difficult. Specific …

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    Croatia
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    • Poverty
  • MOBI Mobile Drop-in Center for Migrants

    … counselling and services. The institutional framework for gender equality within the project first concentrates on … to secure the essentials. This inevitably, in a context of gender inequality, draws the focus to women. Women … individual women as well with the emphasis placed on their roles as mothers and wives. They rarely have free time from …

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