… diminutive affixes to denote that the referent is female. Gender-sensitive writers should avoid these expressions as they can trivialise women. Example Gender-discriminatory language The usherette helped me to my seat just as the actress came on stage. Gender-sensitive language The usher helped me to my seat just …
… ‘man’ to refer to the experiences of all people. Example Gender-discriminatory language Under the law, all men are equal. Gender-neutral language Under the law, all people are equal. Gender-sensitive language Under the law, all women and men …
… Avoid using words which imply a gender connotation to describe an aspect of a person or … Using language in this way is sexist. Do not employ gender stereotypes to describe the way something is or the … Oneinchpunch, Scoring like a girl, Shutterstock Examples Gender-insensitive language Paul’s effeminate handshake did …
… are generalised images about people within a society. A gender stereotype is a preconceived idea where women and men … characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender. Stereotypes about gender often take one of two forms. One assumes all members …
… the most common stumbling blocks when trying to write in a gender-sensitive manner. It is designed to help you understand the issues which lead to language being gender-discriminatory so that you can recognise gender-discriminatory language when it occurs. Tip: The …
… so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding gender-discriminatory language , i.e. language that fosters …
… Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest through language. Gender equality in language is attained when women and men – …
… words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers [ source ]. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language. This toolkit is one of a series of documents produced by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to raise awareness of gender-sensitive …
… the EU-27 – as the research of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows. ‘Increased number of women in … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). EIGE’snewreport ' Advancing gender … as a form of censorship or a way of limiting freedom of expression, if the media industry becomes more regulated. On …
… When it comes to gender equality, EIGE’s study shows that radio is not yet a fully gender-equal environment. The radio plays out-of-tune when it … need for media to be granted the right of freedom of expression. Based on EIGE’s report, the Council of the …
… discussions covered a broad range of topics related to gender equality: Gender Equality Index, Men and Gender Equality, Female Genital Mutilation, Benefits of …
… discussions covered a broad range of topics related to gender equality: Gender Equality Index, Men and Gender Equality, Female Genital Mutilation, Benefits of …
… direct feedback on the way they portray women and report gender issues. Early in 2009 it launched the … on all forms of violence and discrimination due to gender or sexual orientation. From 2014 the website has … not only points a finger at gender imbalances in access to expression through the media, but also makes the most of the …
… of women in its organisation and found a widespread gender imbalance. While women make up 42% of its workforce, … this situation, in 2012 the ORF introduced a six-year gender equality plan. It aims to promote gender equality and … gender gap In Austria, gender imbalances in access to expression and decision-making in and through the media are …
… In brief KVINFO is the Danish Centre for Information on Gender, Equality and Diversity. In 1997 it launched its … public debate on the topic. The general assumption is that gender equality has already been achieved, and ethnicity is … considerable yet unacknowledged gender gaps in access to expression in media contents and within media organisations. …
… The slow road to equality In Germany a significant gender gap still exists in the media – both in the … media organisations and in content. Women lack access to expression and decision-making since they do not get into … job, it is another man that follows. Thanks to the last Gender Media Monitoring Project (GMMP 2010) we have learned …
… In brief Gender imbalances permeate the Romanian media landscape. Gender stereotypes, influenced by advertising, are … in the Romanian media system: as far as access to expression through the media is concerned, gender issues are …