… and how do they make it tricky? What is the impact of genderstereotypes? And how does all this trickle down to little … have more women in the workforce, and higher levels of gender equality overall. That is why, 20 years ago, the …
… of the conference Women's economic empowerment: key to gender equality hosted by the French European Union Council … these inequalities are not news to anyone here today. The gender pay gap, low numbers of women in engineering and … care of children and people’s homes can help chip away at stereotypes about women’s and men’s work, and of how much it …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …