… To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself the following questions: Do you recognise stereotypes and avoid repeating them through your language? … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, …
… inclusive and transformative: Recognise and challenge stereotypes. Be inclusive and avoid omission and making … principles you are well on your way to becoming a user of gender-sensitive language and you should find yourself …
… so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding … language , i.e. language that fosters stereotypes or demeans/ignores a gender. The logic here is: …
… Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest … phrases and/or other linguistic features that foster stereotypes, or demean or ignore women or men. At its most …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… persistence of stereotypical attitudes and perceptions to gender by collecting real-life stories from women and men … the EU. These stories help to identify the ways in which gender stereotypical perceptions influence people’s lives. … patterns and norms of behaviour that reinforce genderstereotypes, including general observations on regional …
… 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 …
… the fictional country of Michland. How many examples of gender insensitive language does it contain? Where are they? … of their income In total, there are 7 examples of clear gender bias ( circled red below) and 2 examples ( circled … document, this time with the language improved to be more gender-sensitive and inclusive. Preamble Precarious …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… of Local Authorities and Regions . It supports the work on gender mainstreaming in municipalities and county councils. … 2008 and 2013, SALAR ran a large-scale programme for gender mainstreaming. Its aim was to help its members provide … and different demands and expectations connected to genderstereotypes. Does the decision at hand contribute to …
… Extrinsic motivation Greater gender equality can contribute to tackle future challenges in … term financing of social security systems are related to gender equality. Making an “Economic Case” for gender … this will help achieving better results. However, genderstereotypes can lead to a flawed assessment of performance. …
… Key aspects Communications strategy for the introduction of gender mainstreaming that creates transparency, raises … transparency, it is necessary to have a clear concept of gender mainstreaming and to pursue a stringent strategy . … the use of gender-sensitive language and to avoid genderstereotypes in images and photos deliver appropriate training …
… The gender mainstreaming strategy aims to change an … the organisation’s activities support the advancement of gender equality in all of an organisation’s fields of … performance assessment of employees who work part-time. Stereotypes such as part-time staff being less motivated and …
… aspects of organisational culture. Organisations are not gender neutral, they are often aligned with norms like: Real … is put into question if institutional transformation for gender equality is taking place. This can lead to irritation … selection and performance appraisal criteria. Also, genderstereotypes can hinder womens’ advancement by creating wrong …