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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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  • Equal Opportunities on the Threshold of Czech Households

    … forms of discrimination on grounds of nationality and gender and in relation to their work experiences of unpaid … framework of the family that reflects traditional gender stereotyped attitudes and practice in the division of … Longitudinálního Výzkumu’ (Working mothers and gender roles in the results of international longitudian research), …

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    Good practice
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    Czechia
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    • Poverty
  • Cleo-Patria Women’s and Neighbourhood Studios

    … to break fixed patterns and explore new ground. The core gender dimension to Cleo-Patria’s working method was … was a particular experience for migrant women. The core gender dimension to the response to this isolation was a …

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    Good practice
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    Netherlands
    Topics
    • Poverty
  • Police report cases

    … prevention of specific criminal offences. The Ministry for Gender Equality regularly reports on different aspects of gender, including violence against women, stalking, sexual … The national action plans to combat different forms of gender- based violence and gender inequality are regularly …

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    Good practice
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    Denmark
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    • Health
    • Violence
  • Police and justicial administrative data

    … and justice data on crime The overall objective of Swedish gender equality policy is that women and men are to have the … women is today a question of the highest priority in gender equality policy. In this context the Swedish National … of woman’s integrity /gross violation of integrity (the gender neutral version) and unlawful persecution (stalking) …

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    Sweden
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    • Health
    • Violence
  • Model protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM

    … Dutch policy towards violence against women (VAW) adopts a gender neutral approach. As a consequence, there are no …

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    Netherlands
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    • Health
    • Violence
  • Men and gender equality need each other

    … Gender equality discussions often engage mainly women, but … men have a crucial role to play.  In order to achieve gender equality, we need to be committed to address challenges for both sides. While most gender inequalities disadvantage women, there are also …

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    News article
  • The Gender Perspective in Research and Teaching Award

    … Integrating a gender perspective in research and teaching: an award … by the University of Santiago de Compostela Since 2010, a gender perspective award is being organised on an annual … fosters public debate on current changes in gender roles, and promotes interuniversity and interdisciplinary …

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    Spain
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    • Research
  • Gender equality report

    … Monitoring progress towards gender equality in the University of Beira Interior … (UBI) was the first university in Portugal to set up a gender equality plan as early as 2011. The pioneer work of … respond both to the demands of professorship and research roles in the institutions and to the continuous work required …

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    Portugal
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  • Council election strategy for Siuliai University Council election

    … Plan were developed within INTEGER in order to encourage a gender-balanced representation of the Council. Several … as loyalty to the university and commitment to implement gender equality at the university. As a result of these … legal document supporting quota systems for achieving a gender-balanced representation in decision-making bodies of …

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    Lithuania
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    • Research
  • AKKA leadership programme

    … leadership positions In 2004, Lund University launched a gender-integrated leadership programme (AKKA). Within this … characteristics. The AKKA programme aims at raising gender knowledge and awareness, and providing methods and … are in fact cultural constructs related to gender roles. Women in leadership positions are often depicted in …

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    Sweden
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  • Workshop: Bias-sensitising - Quality assurance for personnel selection

    … training programme of the University of Graz, the gender equality office is organising since 2010 an annual … workshop. This workshop aims at creating reflexivity about gender and other discrimination-related biases in personnel … by external experts, as well as university-internal gender equality experts. In this workshop, participants gain …

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    Austria
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  • Equal representation in applications

    … This concern gained visibility in the university’s gender equality plan for 2008-2013, in which UCPH focused on … argumentation was that this might entail a preference of gender over scientific accomplishments and competence.  Work … appointing the best qualified candidates, regardless of gender. Creating a more diverse University by getting the …

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    Denmark
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  • What is gender mainstreaming

    … Gender mainstreaming has been embraced internationally as a strategy towards realising gender equality. It involves the integration of a gender … impact of gender based stereotypes and traditional gender roles, to anticipate different effects on women and men, and …

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  • Seconded National Expert - Gender Mainstreaming

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to … a reserve list for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – Gender Mainstreaming. The registration of applications will … with specific objectives related to the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute shall …

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    Seconded national experts
  • No more excuses to ignore gender concerns – use our guide!

    … Does gender equality feature in your work? Whether you work in … EIGE’s new platform, there are no more excuses to ignore gender concerns. We show you how to mainstream gender, tailor-made for your field. “EIGE’s Gender …

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  • Professor Ruth Rubio Marin has a vision of a gender equal Europe

    … could detract attention from Europe´s commitment to gender equality" states Professor Ruth Rubio Marin from the … and the World” as the central theme. Over three days, gender equality was front and centre of discussions, showing … would challenge gender stereotypes and predefined gender roles. It would also involve the equal representation of …

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  • Will three quarters of equality suffice for Finland?

    … The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows that Finland has achieved … between women and men and the impact of traditional gender roles in career choices. In the domain of health, Finland was …

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  • Gender audit

    … What is gender audit? A gender audit is a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation of gender equality into organisations, including in their … and men due to their different gender needs and gender roles have been identified and taken into account? To what …

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  • Gender planning

    … What is gender planning?  Mainstreaming a gender perspective into policies, programmes and projects … problem is defined. Through a gender analysis, the needs, roles, resources, opportunities of women and men and the …

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  • Seconded national expert – Gender-based violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] invites applications with a view … 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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