… Gender-equality training provides participant(s) with the … them to contribute to the effective implementation of the gender-mainstreaming strategy in their field, organisation, … on the roles of women and men, countering gender-related stereotypes and creating a more equal society. It does this …
… main fields of education. In both of them, the lack of one gender is striking. Almost a quarter of students (24 %) … The reasons behind this segregation largely come down to genderstereotypes that influence subject choices and career …
… of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States Gender segregation is a deeply entrenched feature of … across the EU. It refers to the concentration of one gender in certain fields of education or occupations … options, leads to unequal pay, further reinforces genderstereotypes and limits access to certain jobs while also …
… mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted stereotypes are one of the main obstacles for women’s careers … consider a future in tech. This trend threatens to widen gender segregation even more. This is a real problem for …
… technology (ICT) and health or personal care. Gender segregation poses challenges for these industries and … keep missing out on these job opportunities because of gender segregation that shapes their choices from an early … better living conditions for their entire family. “Genderstereotypes are the motion force behind segregation, …
… from EIGE’s new study on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in … and initiatives that provide additional stimulus to tackle gender segregation. Despite a strong demand for professionals … leads to a gender pay gap and further reinforces genderstereotypes. Watch the workshop on women in STEM on 8 March …
… This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already … EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender … classroom providing an ideal place to break-down genderstereotypes early on. However, educational settings can also …
… 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 … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the past …
… In brief The Agency for Gender Equality within the ESF was contracted from 2009 until … of Labour and Social Affairs as a support structure for gender equality. Its staff comprised four internal and three … objectives (e.g. economic independence, tackling genderstereotypes etc.) by simultaneously looking at integrating …
… at a very low level in Malta. It was initiated by the Gender Unit of the national Employment and Training … Corporation and was embedded in national policy on gender equality, with funding from the European Social Fund (ESF). The campaign aimed to challenge traditional stereotypes, reduce the care gap and promote men’s active …
… Relevance of gender in employment While considerable progress has been … the way institutional structures consider and integrate gender. While women’s activity rate has increased during the … and practices; gender identity, norms, attitudes and stereotypes. As a result, women and men have been affected …