… rights are human rights, and therefore the rights of both women and men. The socially constructed roles of women and men are also culturally determined, and have … perspective into cultural institutions would enhance women’s opportunities in the cultural sphere. …
… and norms within a society. It also shapes people’s attitudes as to what is ‘normal’ and acceptable. Women play an active role in society, yet – all too often – we use language that …
… society. A gender stereotype is a preconceived idea where women and men are assigned characteristics and roles … that all company directors are men and all secretaries are women. The other is assuming that all members of a gender … care to avoid stereotypes when talking about people’s occupations! The following pages highlight some instances …
… and norms within a society. It also shapes people's attitudes as to what is 'normal' and acceptable. Women play an active role in society, yet – all too often – we use language that …
… Across Europe, women are more likely not to be equally represented in media top management and editorial board. Even women have managerial and decision making roles, still this doesn’t guarantee gender equality balanced news. Women are also more likely not to be used as experts in …
… Women hold only 22% of strategic decision-making posts in the … for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows. ‘Increased number of women in the decision-making structures of media … gender equality. Challenging the glass ceiling EIGE’s report points out that the organisational culture within …
… When it comes to gender equality, EIGE’s study shows that radio is not yet a fully gender-equal … plays out-of-tune when it comes to the representation of women at decision-making level. There are only 34 % of women among the top level decision-makers in the 10 radio …
… In brief Britain’s National Union of Journalists has carried out two questionnaire surveys of its women members, to find out their experiences and problems at work. Forty per cent of the union’s 30,000 members are women, and research repeatedly shows that women get a bad …
… In 1997 it launched its online Expert Database to improve women’s visibility in the media and their access to high-level … A forward-looking effect is that experts are becoming role models for younger women looking to develop their …
… Télévisions employs some 11,000 staff, of whom 43% are women. They are over-represented in areas like human … procedure. The directory was then placed on the company’s intranet. In the short period since its introduction, there … is to change perceptions and overcome stereotypes of the role of women in society, by increasing the number and …