… beings. However this practice ignores the experience of women as equal members of the human race and contributes to their omission … are equal. Gender-sensitive language Under the law, all women and men are equal. Tip: When writing about the history …
… society. A gender stereotype is a preconceived idea where women and men are assigned characteristics and roles … about gender often take one of two forms. One assumes all members of a category (such as a profession) share a gender, … that all company directors are men and all secretaries are women. The other is assuming that all members of a gender …
… gender mainstreaming, and measures for the advancement of women . In 1996 the European Commission committed itself … on gender-sensitive communication and the portrayal of women in the media. For example the ‘ Audio-visual Media … Commission’s Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men on breaking gender stereotypes in the media …
… important way for public policy to positively affect all members of society. The gender perspective may not … aim to research differences in the actual situation of women and men (based on statistical information and other …
… people's attitudes as to what is 'normal' and acceptable. Women play an active role in society, yet – all too often – … easier to see important differences between the needs of women and men; Challenge unconscious assumptions people have … these texts are gender-sensitive and inclusive for all members of the society; provide useful checklists and …