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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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  • What does infrastructure have to do with gender equality?

    … development. But what does all of this have to do with gender equality? Infrastructure is meant to address people’s … needs and make life easier. Therefore, the different roles and needs of women and men who use public … isolation. EIGE’s upcoming report on the benefits of gender mainstreaming in infrastructure is based on survey …

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  • Seconded National Expert - Public Affairs

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

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an … and inadequate housing; and unsafe environments. Gender differences and inequalities between women and men are … experienced by women. These are summarised below: Gender roles, gender stereotypes and discrimination compound to …

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  • Entrepreneurship

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Entrepreneurship plays an important … (2002 – 2010) presented in the report shows that this gender gap has persisted across most economies through the … In addition, self-employed women experience severe gender gaps and may earn 30% to 40% less than their male …

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  • Men control the money in the EU

    … on equality between women and men. An in-depth study ‘Gender Equality in Power and Decision-Making’ by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) showed that while women occupy one-third of top political roles in the European Union, in finance they are much less …

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  • About - DGS

    … The Gender Statistics Database is a comprehensive knowledge centre for gender statistics and information on various aspects of … the situation of women and men are needed to describe the roles of women and men in society, the economy, and within …

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  • Statistics Officer

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

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  • European Institute for Gender Equality to launch White Ribbon Campaign: Engaging Europe to end violence against women

    … a joint effort to address this, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), together with the Luxembourg Ministry … against women. EIGE delivers evidence and information on gender-based violence, including good practices on … Langbakk, director of EIGE. Data gathered for EIGE’s Gender Equality Index finds that in EU countries on average, …

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  • Procurement Officer

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

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  • Gender Gap in Pensions in the EU - Research note to the Latvian Presidency

    … The gender gap in pensions can be understood as the sum of gender inequalities over a lifetime, including differences in … to illustrate this equation, but also to consider how the gender gap in pensions relates to wider gender inequalities …

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  • A party strategy to increase women’s political representation

    … the party has adopted a fourfold approach to promoting gender equality within itself, and is acting on quotas, party … parties and their leaders are in general supportive of gender equality and agree that women should be better … parties, has historically been the one that has supported gender equality in decision-making. It supported women’s …

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    Malta
  • Women Power Politics – Helene Weber Kolleg

    … prize money in order to organise activities to promote gender equality in politics.   The problem is at local level … EAF is an independent non-profit organisation, promoting gender equality. It combines designated scientific expertise … and presentation, motivation, feedback, networking and gender and politics. EAF Berlin supports and advises award …

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    Germany
  • A toolkit, training and an awareness campaign

    … counter this, in 2008 the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) republished a tried and tested training … publishing a handbook for teachers, the Education Guide: Gender and Citizenship – 3rd cycle, which suggests practical activities to tackle gender stereotypes. Waiting for parity Although the number of …

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    Portugal
  • Electoral quotas that work

    … The two main political parties have somewhat different gender profiles: after the 2004 general election 43% of … good practice features Among other provisions, the Spanish gender equality law (organic law 3/2007 of 22 March 2007) … J. and Valiente, C. 2003: Comparing Two Movements for Gender Parity. In L. Banaszak, K. Beckwith and D. Rucht …

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    Spain
  • Grassroots campaign empowers women

    … for and raising awareness on this issue. It supports gender quotas, and believes that if there are more women in politics this will result in more gender-sensitive policy-making, which could make a major contribution to gender equality. Through its member organisations, includ­ing …

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    Ireland
  • Bringing young women into politics: The project “From Woman to Woman”

    … for Portuguese women, the Network of Young People for Gender Equality in Portugal (REDE) carried out an innovative … intercultural dialogue, media and press, politics, and gender equality concepts and priorities A batch of nine social transformation projects for gender equality (with a focus also on young men) The …

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    Portugal
  • Parliamentary delegations keep gender on the agenda

    … complementing each other. Their function is to mainstream gender throughout the legislative process. They are … have played a crucial role in safeguarding and extending gender parity in politics.    Two delegations on women’s … committees and those members often use their committee roles to enhance the work of the delegations. They can also …

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    France
  • Tools to combat domination techniques

    … Sweden are relatively well-balanced. However the numerical gender balance in politics does not necessarily mean that the … into decision-making bodies, and raises awareness about gender dynamics so that women will be more effective once … is not only about being a candidate. There needs to be gender balance behind the scenes, if a party is to be …

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    Sweden
  • SNE - Gender-based violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[ 1 ] invites applications with a view … a reserve list for Seconded National Experts (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence The registration of applications will … related to the contribution and strengthening of gender equality promotion. To achieve its goals, the …

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