Legal, social and cultural situation in which sex and/or gender determine different rights and dignity for women and men, which are reflected in their unequal access to or enjoyment of rights, as well as the assumption of stereotyped social and cultural roles.
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an … and inadequate housing; and unsafe environments. Gender differences and inequalities between women and men are … of lower paid and less valued positions . Factors of inequality and increased risk of poverty are accumulated over …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Entrepreneurship plays an important … (2002 – 2010) presented in the report shows that this gender gap has persisted across most economies through the … In addition, self-employed women experience severe gender gaps and may earn 30% to 40% less than their male …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting … deforestation and biodiversity loss worse. The gender perspective is relevant in all the different areas of … among different communities, and can therefore exacerbate inequality. Gender differences in the effects of climate …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … and an integral aspect of the rule of law. Crime is a gender-oriented phenomenon, but the justice system does not …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries … country and depend on the financial support they receive. Genderinequality in the fisheries sector is influenced by a set of …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area EU regional policy is an investment … policy is embedded within the Regional Cohesion policy and gender equality is considered under this framework. Regional … gender equality, while there is a lack of recognition of inequality on the part of the target population and society …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Promoting gender equality is a key principle of the EU in all its … becoming increasingly important as they combine different inequality mechanisms. The EU is also taking …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The term ‘sport’ implies two … between the genders is becoming narrower. From a gender perspective, sport exemplifies a societal and cultural … However, sport can also be used as a means to achieve gender equality through the establishment of general values …