… the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the ways in which cultural policy is designed and … rights are human rights, and therefore the rights of both womenandmen. The socially constructed roles of womenandmen are also …
… – try swapping the order of these phrases sometimes King and Queen Lord and Lady Mother and father Boys and girls Menandwomen Sir/Madam Brother and sister Husband and wife Ladies …
… (the) or indefinite article (a). Information about gender and gendered nouns (“female lawyer”) Do not provide … of all people. Make clear that you are referring to menandwomen by naming each. Subordination and trivialisation Ensure …
… Traditional titles for women, Mrs (married) or Miss (single), used to refer to their marital status, whereas the term for men, Mr, was neutral in this regard (either married or … to the man. Always use the same naming conventions for menandwomen. Sometimes people refer to women in relation to …
… Gendered nouns and adjectives used to denote generic experiences encourage … us to view the world as mainly having relevance to men. The word ‘manmade’ equates the word ‘man’ with ‘human’. … language that recognises that these posts can be held by women or men. Gendered nouns and adjectives should be avoided …
… beings. However this practice ignores the experience of women as equal members of the human race and contributes to their omission from public life. It can … Example Gender-discriminatory language Under the law, all men are equal. Gender-neutral language Under the law, all …
… Subordination and trivialisation are ways of using language that reinforce men’s traditional dominance over women or belittle or insult women. Trivialisation is any …
… to travel abroad often. This places a heavy burden on him and his family. Change the sentence to a plural. Use his/her … burden on them and their families. Under the law, all men are equal. Use womenandmen or people . Under the law, all womenandmen …
… you a sense of the policy context behind this toolkit, and in particular the actions European organisations have … gender mainstreaming, and measures for the advancement of women . In 1996 the European Commission committed itself … Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for WomenandMen on breaking gender stereotypes in the media recommends …
… the following questions: Do you recognise stereotypes and avoid repeating them through your language? Do you actively seek ways of being inclusive to both womenandmen? Does your language reflect the idea that women, menand …
… questions for choosing between gender-neutral language and gender-sensitive language: Will mentioning gender shed … aim to research differences in the actual situation of womenandmen (based on statistical information and other relevant …
… Language is a reflection of the attitudes, behaviours and norms within a society. It also shapes people's attitudes as to what is 'normal' and acceptable. Women play an active role in society, yet – all too often – … see important differences between the needs of womenandmen; Challenge unconscious assumptions people have about …
… political participation, is impacting the future of work and also carries the risk of cyber violence. All of the above … to address gender inequalities that affect both womenandmen, albeit often in different ways. The European Institute …