Academic, usually interdisciplinary, approach to the analysis of the situations of women and men and gender relations, as well as the gender dimension of all other disciplines.
… Challenges Previous efforts Commitment to mainstreaming gender in the EU Gender mainstreaming has been adopted as a strategy by EU … development initiatives has led to several European studies, such as the GemTrEx, QUING and Pro(e)quality …
… EIGE’s Gender Training Resources Database EIGE’s Gender Training Resources Database is a collection of generic … of policymakers and administrations when mainstreaming gender in their fields of work. The database contains useful …
… All regulations, policies and programmes relevant to gender affect the living conditions and access to resources for women and men. This effect is known as ‘gender impact’. An assessment of the gender impact of any … information with qualitative insights For example from studies or consultations, and combine various sources …
… 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 … and care work; promoting the use of gender statistics and studies; preventing gender-based violence; promoting …
… in their CV. Whereas most tech companies have a written gender-equality policy, Women-ReBoot actively enabled … about Ireland — policy in context Despite robust gender equality legislation, the culturally reproduced … imperative to take on these onerous responsibilities. Gender inequality and employment Based on 2016 data, Irish …
… company structures that guarantee balance in terms of both gender equality and family and professional life. Projects … which reflects tangible needs among employees of either gender. Country information — policy in context While the … initiatives for schoolgirls, introducing computer science studies and professions, and possibilities for career …
… Go Science! is to introduce technical and engineering studies to high-school girls and to promote the attractions … Another important goal is to show that technical studies can address a recognised need in business and … grassroots women’s communities are working on a range of gender-equality measures: promoting women in IT, providing …
… rather than attractive policy headlines. AON’s policy on gender is part of a wider aim of creating an inclusive workplace. AON’s white paper, The Gender Gap: Why Men and Women Experience Work Differently is … examination that aims to go to the very root of gender gaps in the workplace and beyond. It provides advice …
… are women, and the number of women graduating from ICT studies has been decreasing over the last decade. The vast … balance. Read more Europe's digital agenda on EIGE's gender mainstreaming platform …
… Gender-equality training provides participant(s) with the … them to contribute to the effective implementation of the gender-mainstreaming strategy in their field, organisation, … institution or country. In order to effectively mainstream gender, civil servants should be able to: Identify gender …
… 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 gender stereotypes that influence subject choices and career … Further information Study and work in the EU: set apart by gender: Report Press release: Study and work in the EU - set …
… 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 … (horizontal segregation) or the concentration of one gender in certain grades, levels of responsibility or …
… mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s … consider a future in tech. This trend threatens to widen gender segregation even more. This is a real problem for … Women's Day joint statement and press release about the Gender Equality Report 2018 Questions and Answers: What is …
… weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour market less … 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 …