… case. But it’s also true in so called ‘normal times’. The gender pay gap, women’s lower pensions…it’s all linked to the … should roll out awareness raising campaigns to end genderstereotypes around who provides care. They should also …
… The EU’s founding treaty includes a commitment to end the gender pay gap. Since 1957, we’ve been signed up to the … 14 % less per hour than men. At the European Institute for Gender Equality, we collect data and try to find out why we … Behind all these factors lies the same reason: genderstereotypes and beliefs around who should do what job, and …
… 2021. Good morning from Brussels, and welcome to the Gender Equality Index 2021. Thank you for joining us from … wherever you are today. We at the European Institute for Gender Equality, EIGE, are looking forward to hosting you for … to mental health, we can see the harmful impact of genderstereotypes. Men often do not seek help when they need to, …
… have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, but at the same time can reinforce genderstereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market. …
… disadvantageous for women. As Figure 6 shows, the largest gender gap – 27 p.p. – in FTE employment in 2019 was among … working full time. The second highest FTE employment gender gap, of 21 p.p., is among foreign-born women and men. … worrying because it could signal a strengthening of genderstereotypes and norms, and because there is mounting …
… Main findings The Gender Equality Index score for the EU is 68.0 points out of … in total since 2010. Even that minimal progress on gender equality is threatened by the impact of the COVID-19 … Both reflect the negative influence of gender roles and stereotypes on women’s participation in the labour market, …
… life circumstances can increase women’s vulnerability to gender-based violence. Freedom from violence and stereotyping is a key pillar of the 2020–2025 EU gender equality strategy [1] . The EU strategy on victims’ … particular attention to the specific needs of victims of gender-based violence, building on the victims’ rights …
… In terms of progress on gender equality in key decision-making positions in major … of women in decision-making positions. These include gender roles and stereotypes, the heavy burden of housework and care duties, …
… Gender inequalities in the domain of work remain entrenched … higher levels of underemployment for women, as well as in gender segregation in the job market and related pay challenges (see Chapter 3). Gender norms and stereotypes are key pillars of gender inequalities in the …
… Description of the contract The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a low-value … of the topic of violence against women and the topic of genderstereotypes in selected EU Member States and media outlets. …
… In 2015, the Coordination Body for Gender Equality, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, introduced the concept of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB). The process is supported … drivers. This initiative aims to counteract longstanding stereotypes in respect of women drivers. The Ministry of …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop … discrimination, for example when they don’t conform to stereotypes by asking for help or showing empathy. EIGE’s … a step closer to achieving the EU’s founding value of gender equality. Further reading Sexism at work: How can we …
… diversity and took several measures to officially support gender balance, the promotion gap between women and men … in performance appraisals? Are meetings dominated by one gender? Do women who speak more receive lower performance … ensure you avoid language and images that include genderstereotypes (e.g. women serving coffee or taking notes). Tip! …
… . This section will highlight the link between persistent genderstereotypes and sexual harassment . However, sexual … [4] https://eige.europa.eu/thesaurus/terms/1376 [5] EIGE Gender Statistics Database, ‘Over the last 12 months, during …
… competent, but subsequently face a backlash for violating gender norms [4] . Resistance to women in positions of power … violence faced by women politicians, with those working on gender equality issues often singled out for attack. One … A. M., ‘Comparing prescriptive and descriptive genderstereotypes about children, adults, and the elderly’, …
… engineering and mathematics [1] . Such horizontal gender segregation is partly responsible for the gender pay gap , as fields dominated by men tend to be more … used to be dominated by modestly paid women Genderstereotypes linked to the value of work are partly to blame, …
… Definition: genderstereotypes Preconceived ideas whereby females and males are … characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender. Source: EIGE [1] . Genderstereotypes underpin sexist …
… harassment [3][4] . Less than half of EU citizens believe gender equality has been achieved at work. Source: … an organisation’s image 94 % of EU citizens believe gender equality is a fundamental right Source: Eurobarometer … organisational change to combat deeply entrenched genderstereotypes and unconscious bias, these efforts can be …