… case. But it’s also true in so called ‘normal times’. The gender pay gap, women’s lower pensions…it’s all linked to the … should roll out awareness raising campaigns to end genderstereotypes around who provides care. They should also …
… The EU’s founding treaty includes a commitment to end the gender pay gap. Since 1957, we’ve been signed up to the … 14 % less per hour than men. At the European Institute for Gender Equality, we collect data and try to find out why we … Behind all these factors lies the same reason: genderstereotypes and beliefs around who should do what job, and …
… have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, but at the same time can reinforce genderstereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market. …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop … discrimination, for example when they don’t conform to stereotypes by asking for help or showing empathy. EIGE’s … a step closer to achieving the EU’s founding value of gender equality. Further reading Sexism at work: How can we …
… where women and men can work free from the constraints of genderstereotypes. The handbook will also touch on ways to deal … sexism, for example by ensuring that task allocation is gender-neutral (e.g. women are not overly relied upon to do …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work … up being 37% less than men’s. “We must get rid of genderstereotypes that underpin the pay gap, starting with the …
… requires conscious effort and the breaking down of harmful stereotypes and unconscious bias. A representation of both … In order to attract more women, companies must also remove genderstereotypes and unconscious bias from their … communication materials.(Please see EIGE’s publication ‘Gender-sensitive communication’ for guidance on how to make …
… The implementation plan should be based on a preliminary gender analysis in order to provide a baseline for measuring the company’s progress on improving gender equality. A gender analysis will identify existing … around gender awareness and ways of addressing genderstereotypes in the workplace. Unconscious-bias awareness …
… leave (duration and compensation) National initiatives on gender mainstreaming and gender equality Initiatives to encourage women’s … In the ICT sector this relates in particular to genderstereotypes regarding women in the profession. Women who were …
… of graduates from tertiary education . Redressing the gender imbalance in the ICT sector would also be a good … female sectors. This would help reduce the persistent gender-based pay gap across the EU, which is a product of … wider economy. The study found that it is in fact harmful stereotypes and a lack of digital-confidence on the part of …
… Similarly, its “Action Plan 2017-2019: Tackling the gender pay gap” commits to tackling the stereotypes that emerge early in education and professional life. These stereotypes can result in differences in employment and …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… and competencies match the needs of the organisation . Gender-equality practitioners can have different backgrounds. … can rely on existing national qualification standards for gender professionals , where they exist, to assess the … employment and social affairs, violence or genderstereotypes; They master tools such as gender analysis, …