… her; her or his. Use the third person plural (‘they’). Use gender-neutral pronouns, such as “ze”. Rephrase to omit … article (the) or indefinite article (a). Information about gender and gendered nouns (“female lawyer”) Do not provide … Ensure that your language actively promotes genderequality by not trivialising or subordinating women. When …
… term ‘postman’ suggests all postal workers are men. In a gender-equal society it is important to use language that … nouns and adjectives should be avoided and replaced with gender-neutral terms. Examples Gender-discriminatory language Manmade fabrics can actually …
… ‘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 …
… the images we choose to use. A piece of communication is gender-discriminatory if the people within the images are … you use in your communication material do not reinforce gender stereotypes by including a wide mix of people in … also a way to make your communication supportive of genderequality. Tip: Make sure you are using the most up-to-date …
… organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Genderequality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) aims to …
… To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect? When using gender-neutral language, have you considered whether there …
… 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 genderequality made manifest through language. Genderequality in language is attained when women and men – and …
… 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 GenderEquality (EIGE) to raise awareness of gender-sensitive …
… EIGE's GenderEquality Glossary and Thesaurus is undergoing extensive … available in all EU languages. Further information EIGE's GenderEquality Glossary & Thesaurus …
… changed many things in our lives, but how is it affecting genderequality? Digitalisation has transformed the character of the … new challenges, but also offer opportunities to address gender inequalities that affect both women and men, albeit …
… our methods and tools will help you to get started on gender mainstreaming. “EIGE has come up with practical advice to guide you through each step of the gender mainstreaming cycle. We show you how to integrate a … EIGE’s methods and tools will guide you to think about equality related questions and show you how to do gender …
… Gender mainstreaming has been embraced internationally as a strategy towards realising genderequality. It involves the integration of a gender perspective …
… Gender mainstreaming methods and tools can be of vital … as they offer clear guidance on how to implement gender mainstreaming in practical terms. They support a … and effects of the organisation’s work better meet genderequality objectives. Further information EIGE's tools and …
… What does it mean to mainstream gender in a public institution or an organisation? With all … with practical and detailed information in three areas: gender impact assessment, institutional transformation and genderequality training. These tools are part of EIGE’s Gender …
… Equality is one of the core values upon which the European … and men is one of the Union’s essential aims. To achieve genderequality, the European Union has adopted an approach … topic in all policies. In spite of a clear commitment to genderequality as a common goal, as well as the principle of …