… Thank you for inviting EIGE- the European Institute for Gender Equality – to this timely discussion. This year we … Platform for Action [BPfA] and sent a strong message that gender equality is a cross-cutting issue in all policy areas … To do this, more work needs to be done to eradicate genderstereotypes and to make programmes to get men into care work …
… government policy and legislation have been viewed as gender-neutral and value-free instruments, on the assumption … all members of the public equally. However, structural gender inequalities are still embedded in our society. Even … to consider the impact of roles and gender-based stereotypes, to anticipate the possible differential effects …
… how the policy or legislative measure will contribute to gender-equality , as well as to assess the foreseen impact in gender relations . Once the effects of the proposed policy … In the first instance, progress in eliminating genderstereotypes is made. Finally, it is necessary to remark that …
… proposals should be put forward that will promote gender equality in response to the existing situation. To do this, one should identify how gender equality could be strengthened in the different parts … to eradicate gender-based violence; eliminating genderstereotypes and roles Language should be revised to ensure …
… Actors involved Guidelines Strenghts and weaknesses Model Gender impact assessment was established in Lower Saxony in 2004, in the framework of gender-mainstreaming work. As a consequence, draft cabinet … of persons (e.g. concerning esteem/respect, prevalent stereotypes, discrimination); Particular impacts/risks …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … and values are characterised by gender inequalities and stereotypes, this can provide gateways for attitudes and …