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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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  • Learning from the experts

    … for equal representation   The UK shows considerable gender gaps in the media in terms of women’s representation … The study also showed that all national papers had large gender gaps in their by-line averages with the Daily Mail and … camera and sound operators, and women in technical roles – and there are too few women on the boards of …

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    Non EU countries
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    • Culture
  • KVINFO Expert Database

    … In brief KVINFO is the Danish Centre for Information on Gender, Equality and Diversity. In 1997 it launched its … are very visible in the Danish media and fill prestigious roles such as news anchors, war reporters and CEOs of media … public debate on the topic. The general assumption is that gender equality has already been achieved, and ethnicity is …

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    Good practice
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    Denmark
    Topics
    • Culture
  • France Télévisions aims to reflect national diversity

    … but under-represented or absent in technical roles. There is also a very obvious ‘glass ceiling’. … adopted a diversity strategy comprising four pillars: gender, ethnic-cultural, socio-cultural and disability. In … origin, disability, geographic location and, of course, gender. It received 400 suggestions, which it weeded down to …

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    Good practice
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    France
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    • Culture
  • A database of gender-aware journalists

    … hard news sections. It has helped journalists to take a gender perspective when reporting the news, and established CELEM as an expert source of information on gender. This feeds into the global objective of improving the gender balance of media contents and bringing media attention …

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    Good practice
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    Spain
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    • Culture
  • Modernising an old-fashioned media

    … In brief Gender imbalances permeate the Romanian media landscape. Gender stereotypes, influenced by advertising, are … due to the small number of women occupying prestigious roles in the public sphere. Gender training Media course …

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    Good practice
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    Romania
    Topics
    • Culture
  • Making Belgium aware of its media’s gender imbalance

    … prepared studies of 11 good practices in implementing gender equality, and conducted an awareness-raising campaign … or heard   Belgium's French-speaking media suffers from a gender imbalance. Only 28% of interviewees are women – which … number of young and attractive women among newscasters.[1] Gender imbalances in access and participation to …

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    Belgium
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    • Culture
  • French media sign up for equal airtime

    … the media play in shaping – and often constraining – the roles of women and men in society. At 21:30 every evening, … a lot of progress has been made in France in terms of gender equality, significant gender gaps persist including a 20% gender pay gap, …

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    France
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    • Culture
  • Irish current affairs programme gives women an equal place

    … by TV3 in Ireland, decided in 2012 to bring in a policy of gender parity – meaning that half of the experts interviewed … and lack of confidence   Research shows that there are gender imbalances both in media content and in … news programmes are mostly men. Women feature in these roles mainly in media products covering soft news or typical …

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    Ireland
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    • Culture
  • Peer support helps women’s businesses to grow

    … least €41.2m. Going for Growth has led the way in reducing gender inequalities, as it addresses the gender gap in Irish business by emphasising that women can …

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    Ireland
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    • Entrepreneurship
  • Mentoring women entrepreneurs

    … number of positive actions have been implemented including gender-specific activities conducted by the 35 County and …

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    Ireland
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  • Helping women succeed in innovative service businesses

    … businesses. It was established in 2005, when a gender perspective on business was in its infancy, and women … and the development of start-up incubators did not take a gender perspective, especially regarding innovative … businesses. Thus, the network has contributed to the gender debate on entrepreneurship in France, and shown that …

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    France
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  • Online business training for rural women

    … discrimination. Fewer of them work and fewer use ICT. Gender roles are strongly imposed and gender stereotypes are more widely and deeply rooted. The …

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    Spain
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    • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial services designed for women, by women

    … was set up, women’s absence from decision-making centres, gender stereotyping and the burden of multiple roles combined with societal expectations were obstacles that … and discrimination. It has led the way in reducing gender inequalities. For example, although the bank serves …

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    Cyprus
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    • Entrepreneurship
  • Aspire Fund – providing equity for women’s businesses

    … of the programme. Indeed, businesses with women in lead roles, as executives, investors or advisers, are Aspire’s … wide network. Moreover, it seeks to address the issue of gender-based inequality and discrimination in business …

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    Non EU countries
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    • Entrepreneurship
  • Gender-responsive public procurement

    … What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is procurement that promotes gender equality through the goods, services or works being …

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  • Agriculture and rural development

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most … self-sufficient farming, organic farming etc.). From a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between … women are active in rural communities, their multiple roles and responsibilities are not well recognised. They …

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    Policy area
  • Culture

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … etc.), entertainment, media and e-culture platforms. Gender aspects are relevant both in relation to the broad … intrinsically linked to culture. The socially constructed roles of women and men are culturally determined, and differ …

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  • Digital agenda

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe was … information and communications technology. In both cases, gender has particular relevance. In terms of economic growth, … ICT positions, both in management and operational roles, improves business performance . Second, ICT has been …

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  • Employment

    … Relevance of gender in employment While considerable progress has been … the way institutional structures consider and integrate gender. While women’s activity rate has increased during the … from education and training; differences in household roles and the distribution of unpaid work; entry barriers and …

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    Policy area
  • Energy

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of … the gender perspective. appoint more women to management roles and company boards within the green jobs sector. use …

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